

Paper Man
“A little imagination goes a long way”
A coming-of-middle-age comedy that chronicles the unlikely friendship between failed author Richard Dunne and a Long Island teen who teaches him a thing or two about growing up, all under the disapproving eye of his long-suffering wife and his imaginary Superhero friend.
Where to watch Paper Man in United States
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Where is Paper Man streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Pluto TV | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT | Apple TV Store, FOD, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve |
About Paper Man
Paper Man is a 2009 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Kieran Mulroney and Michele Mulroney. The cast is led by Jeff Daniels, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Paper Man was produced by Koch Media and made in United States of America. It was released on June 15, 2009, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kieran Mulroney, Michele Mulroney
- Writers
- Michele Mulroney, Kieran Mulroney
- Release date
- June 15, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Koch Media
Paper Man cast & crew
Paper Man was directed by Kieran Mulroney and Michele Mulroney and written by Michele Mulroney and Kieran Mulroney.
The cast features Jeff Daniels as Richard Dunn, Emma Stone as Abby, Ryan Reynolds as Captain Excellent, Lisa Kudrow as Claire Dunn, Kieran Culkin as Christopher, and Hunter Parrish as Bryce.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark McAdam, cinematography is by Eigil Bryld, and it was produced by Guymon Casady and Dan Fireman.
Is Paper Man worth watching?
Paper Man holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 367 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Paper Man is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Paper Man
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Cast of Paper Man

Jeff Daniels
Richard Dunn

Emma Stone
Abby

Ryan Reynolds
Captain Excellent

Lisa Kudrow
Claire Dunn

Kieran Culkin
Christopher

Hunter Parrish
Bryce

Arabella Field
Lucy

Chris Parnell
Peter
Eric Gilliland
UPS Guy
Louis Rosario
Bryce's Posse
Conrad Wolfe
Bryce's Posse

Brian T. Finney
Mike
Paper Man — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Paper Man in United States?
Paper Man is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Paper Man on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Paper Man is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Paper Man in?
Paper Man is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Paper Man?
Paper Man runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is Paper Man rated?
Paper Man is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 367 ratings.











