Paperhouse(1988)
A drawing that became a dream. A dream that became reality.
Paperhouse Synopsis
A young girl lost in the loneliness and boredom of reality finds solace in an ill boy, whom she can visit in a surreal dream world that she drew in her school composition book.
Paperhouse (1988) is a drama, fantasy and horror film directed by Bernard Rose, released on September 10, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Charlotte Burke, Elliott Spiers, Glenne Headly and Gemma Jones. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 160 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernard Rose
- Writers:
- Matthew Jacobs, Catherine Storr
- Producers:
- Tim Bevan, Sarah Radclyffe
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Southon
- Composer:
- Stanley Myers
- Production:
- Working Title Films
- Revenue:
- $241,278
- Status:
- Released
Paperhouse (1988) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Paperhouse before you stream it.
Paperhouse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlotte Burke
as Anna Madden
- Elliott Spiers
Elliott Spiers
as Marc
Glenne Headly
as Kate Madden
Gemma Jones
as Dr. Sarah Nicols
Ben Cross
as Dad
Jane Bertish
as Miss Vanstone
- Sarah Newbold
Sarah Newbold
as Karen
Steven O'Donnell
as Dustman
- Samantha Cahill
Samantha Cahill
as Sharon
Gary Bleasdale
as Policeman
Karen Gledhill
as Nurse
Barbara Keogh
as Hotel Receptionist
Key crew
Directed by Bernard Rose, written by Matthew Jacobs and Catherine Storr, produced by Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe.
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Paperhouse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 160 ratings.
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Paperhouse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paperhouse online?
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Paperhouse (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Paperhouse?
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The main cast of Paperhouse (1988) includes Charlotte Burke, Elliott Spiers, Glenne Headly, Gemma Jones and Ben Cross. The film was directed by Bernard Rose. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paperhouse released?
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Paperhouse was released on September 10, 1988 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Paperhouse worth watching?
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Paperhouse (1988) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 160 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paperhouse?
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Yes. The official Paperhouse trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.