Paterno
“The greater the legend, the harder the fall.”
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.
Where to watch Paterno in India
Can I watch Paterno in India? Yes — you can stream Paterno in India on JioHotstar.
JioHotstarClick a service to open Paterno there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Paterno streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Fetch TV, YouTube |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | — |
About Paterno
Paterno is a 2018 English-language drama and tv movie film directed by Barry Levinson. The cast is led by Al Pacino, Kathy Baker, Kenneth Maharaj. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 200 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on JioHotstar.
Paterno was produced by The Levinson/Fontana Company, Pressman Film, and HBO Films and made in United States of America. It was released on April 7, 2018, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Writers
- Debora Cahn, John C. Richards
- Release date
- April 7, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- The Levinson/Fontana Company, Pressman Film, HBO Films
Paterno cast & crew
Paterno was directed by Barry Levinson and written by Debora Cahn and John C. Richards.
The cast features 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, and Ross Degraw as Sports Producer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Sacha Galperine, cinematography is by Marcell Rév, and it was produced by Amy Herman and Lindsay Sloane.
Is Paterno worth watching?
Paterno holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 194 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and tv movie, Paterno is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Paterno
In India, you can stream Paterno on JioHotstar. Click any service above to open it directly.
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 Paterno
Al Pacino
Joe Paterno
Kathy Baker
Sue Paterno
Kenneth Maharaj
MRI Tech
Michael Mastro
Guido D'Elia
Joshua Morgan
Bobby - Media Wrangler
Ross Degraw
Sports Producer
Mitchell L. Mack
Devon Smith
Larry Mitchell
Jay Paterno
Darren Goldstein
Mike McQueary
Riley Keough
Sara Ganim
Nicholas Sadler
Todd - Press Photographer
Sir Brodie
Security Guard
Paterno — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Paterno in India?
Paterno is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
▸Where can I watch Paterno in the US?
In the US, Paterno is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Paterno in the UK?
In the UK, Paterno is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, and HBO Max, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and YouTube.
▸Is Paterno on JioHotstar?
Yes — Paterno is currently available on JioHotstar in India.
▸What language is Paterno in?
Paterno is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Paterno?
Paterno runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Paterno rated?
Paterno is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 194 ratings.
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