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2012•107 min•Thriller, Drama, Mystery

The Paperboy

Is The Paperboy a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Paperboy worth watching? With a rating of 5.5/10, this Thriller, Drama, Mystery film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Paperboy Synopsis

A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.

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Top Cast

Zac Efron
Zac EfronJack Jansen
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaugheyWard Jansen
Nicole Kidman
Nicole KidmanCharlotte Bless
David Oyelowo
David OyelowoYardley Acheman
Macy Gray
Macy GrayAnita / Narrator
John Cusack
John CusackHillary Van Wetter
Scott Glenn
Scott GlennW.W. Jansen
Ned Bellamy
Ned BellamyTyree van Wetter
Nealla Gordon
Nealla GordonEllen Guthrie
Edrick Browne
Edrick BrowneHustler #1

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Is The Paperboy worth watching?

The Paperboy has received mixed reviews with a 5.5/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Thriller, Drama, Mystery movies.

Is The Paperboy hit or flop?

The Paperboy has received average ratings (5.5/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Paperboy?

The Paperboy is a Thriller, Drama, Mystery movie that A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate....

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Critic Reviews

Andres GomezJan 21, 2013
★ 6

Hugely disturbing. Performances and direction are quite good, IMHO, just the story is creepy and disgusting.