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Paper Moon

1973·Movie·PG·102 min·★ 7.9(893)

“As P.T. Barnum put it, "There's a sucker born every minute."”

During the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership.

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Where to watch Paper Moon in India

Can I watch Paper Moon in India? Paper Moon isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Click a service to open Paper Moon there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is Paper Moon streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
India—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, KanopyAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
Canada—Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
Australia—JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyPluto TV, YouTube FreeApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
France—Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video
Spain—Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilLooke, NetMoviesApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Paper Moon

Paper Moon is a 1973 English-language comedy, crime and drama film directed by Peter Bogdanovich. The cast is led by Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 900 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Paper Moon was produced by The Directors Company, Saticoy Productions, and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 9, 1973, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $31 million worldwide.

Director
Peter Bogdanovich
Writers
Alvin Sargent
Release date
May 9, 1973
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$31 million
Production
The Directors Company, Saticoy Productions, Paramount Pictures
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Paper Moon cast & crew

Paper Moon was directed by Peter Bogdanovich and written by Alvin Sargent.

The cast features Ryan O'Neal as Moses Pray, Tatum O'Neal as Addie Loggins, Madeline Kahn as Trixie Delight, John Hillerman as Deputy Hardin / Jess Hardin, Burton Gilliam as Floyd, and P.J. Johnson as Imogene.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by László Kovács and it was produced by Peter Bogdanovich.

Is Paper Moon worth watching?

Paper Moon holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 893 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, crime, and drama, Paper Moon is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Paper Moon

Paper Moon isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Paper Moon

Ryan O'Neal

Ryan O'Neal

Moses Pray

Tatum O'Neal

Tatum O'Neal

Addie Loggins

Madeline Kahn

Madeline Kahn

Trixie Delight

John Hillerman

John Hillerman

Deputy Hardin / Jess Hardin

Burton Gilliam

Burton Gilliam

Floyd

P.J. Johnson

P.J. Johnson

Imogene

James N. Harrell

James N. Harrell

The Minister

Noble Willingham

Noble Willingham

Mr. Robertson

Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

Leroy

Hugh Gillin

Hugh Gillin

2nd Deputy

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Rose-Mary Rumbley

Aunt Billie

Jessie Lee Fulton

Jessie Lee Fulton

Miss Ollie

Paper Moon — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Paper Moon in India?

Paper Moon is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸Where can I watch Paper Moon in the US?

In the US, Paper Moon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Kanopy, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch Paper Moon in the UK?

Paper Moon isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸What language is Paper Moon in?

Paper Moon is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Paper Moon?

Paper Moon runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).

▸What is Paper Moon rated?

Paper Moon is rated PG. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 893 ratings.

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