Paterno(2018)
The greater the legend, the harder the fall.
Paterno Synopsis
After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure regarding the victims.
Paterno (2018) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Barry Levinson, released on April 7, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Al Pacino, Kathy Baker, Kenneth Maharaj and Michael Mastro. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 194 ratings.
- Director:
- Barry Levinson
- Writers:
- Debora Cahn, John C. Richards
- Producers:
- Amy Herman
- Cinematographer:
- Marcell Rév
- Composer:
- Evgueni Galperine
- Production:
- The Levinson/Fontana Company, Pressman Film, HBO Films, Sony Pictures Television
- Status:
- Released
Paterno (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Paterno before you stream it.
Paterno Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Paterno.
Paterno (2018) Official Trailer ft. Al Pacino | HBO
Trailer
Paterno (2018) Teaser Trailer ft. Al Pacino | HBO
Teaser
Paterno Cast & Crew
Main cast
Al Pacino
as Joe Paterno
Kathy Baker
as Sue Paterno
Kenneth Maharaj
as MRI Tech
Michael Mastro
as Guido D'Elia
Joshua Morgan
as Bobby - Media Wrangler
Ross Degraw
as Sports Producer
- Mitchell L. Mack
Mitchell L. Mack
as Devon Smith
Larry Mitchell
as Jay Paterno
Darren Goldstein
as Mike McQueary
Riley Keough
as Sara Ganim
Nicholas Sadler
as Todd - Press Photographer
Sir Brodie
as Security Guard
Key crew
Directed by Barry Levinson, written by Debora Cahn and John C. Richards, produced by Amy Herman.
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Paterno Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 194 ratings.
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Paterno – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paterno online?
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Paterno (2018) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Paterno?
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The main cast of Paterno (2018) includes Al Pacino, Kathy Baker, Kenneth Maharaj, Michael Mastro and Joshua Morgan. The film was directed by Barry Levinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paterno released?
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Paterno was released on April 7, 2018 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Paterno worth watching?
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Paterno (2018) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 194 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paterno?
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Yes. The official Paterno trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.