The Paper Chase
“You may be looking at a future President, Supreme Court Justice, Secretary of State or a dropout.”
A first-year law student struggles with balancing his coursework and his relationship with the daughter of a stern professor.
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Where is The Paper Chase streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Paper Chase
The Paper Chase is a 1973 English-language drama film directed by James Bridges. The cast is led by Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Paper Chase was produced by Thompson-Paul Productions and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on October 16, 1973, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- James Bridges
- Writers
- James Bridges
- Release date
- October 16, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Thompson-Paul Productions, 20th Century Fox
The Paper Chase cast & crew
The Paper Chase was directed by James Bridges and written by James Bridges.
The cast features Timothy Bottoms as James T. Hart, Lindsay Wagner as Susan Fields, John Houseman as Charles W. Kingsfield Jr., Graham Beckel as Franklin Ford III, James Naughton as Kevin Brooks, and Edward Herrmann as Thomas Craig Anderson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Gordon Willis, and it was produced by Rodrick Paul and Robert C. Thompson.
Is The Paper Chase worth watching?
The Paper Chase holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 119 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Paper Chase is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Paper Chase
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Cast of The Paper Chase
Timothy Bottoms
James T. Hart
Lindsay Wagner
Susan Fields
John Houseman
Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.
Graham Beckel
Franklin Ford III
James Naughton
Kevin Brooks
Edward Herrmann
Thomas Craig Anderson
Craig Richard Nelson
Willis Bell
Robert Lydiard
O'Connor
Lenny Baker
William Moss
David Clennon
Toombs
Regina Baff
Asheley Brooks
Irma Hurley
Mrs. Weasal
The Paper Chase — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Paper Chase in United States?
The Paper Chase is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Paper Chase in?
The Paper Chase is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Paper Chase?
The Paper Chase runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is The Paper Chase rated?
The Paper Chase is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 119 ratings.
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