Why it may be worth watching
- The Paperboy combines Thriller and Drama elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Zac Efron, Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman.
- Viewers currently rate it 5.5/10 from 828 votes.
Movie
The Paperboy
A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.
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Cast
Zac EfronJack Jansen
Matthew McConaugheyWard Jansen
Nicole KidmanCharlotte Bless
David OyelowoYardley Acheman
Macy GrayAnita / Narrator
John CusackHillary Van Wetter
Scott GlennW.W. Jansen
Ned BellamyTyree van Wetter
Nealla GordonEllen Guthrie
Edrick BrowneHustler #1
Kevin WatermanVictim
Danny HanemannSheriff Thurmond Call
Peter MurnikDeath Row Guard
Viewing guide
Is The Paperboy right for you?
Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Thriller, Drama, Mystery.
Content notes
A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include violence or peril. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
prisonfloridadeath rowevergladesswampreporternewspaper manpantyhose
How it compares
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Community
Reviews
Andres GomezExternal review ·
Hugely disturbing. Performances and direction are quite good, IMHO, just the story is creepy and disgusting.
HaremCinemaExternal review
Reviewer Andres Gomez is being far too kind in his description of this filth as 'hugely disturbing', 'creepy' and 'disgusting'. It is far more vulgar than that. Kind of a SPOILER coming right now! This cesspit of a movie sent me running away when Nicole Kidman bestrode Zac Efron at the beach and urinated on him. After fighting off a gaggle of other young gals that also wanted to pee on Mr. Efron...Why would anyone make such filth? I have more to say about the Paperboy but it would offend me even more to infect you with more of this steaming garbage. I w…
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Reviewer Andres Gomez is being far too kind in his description of this filth as 'hugely disturbing', 'creepy' and 'disgusting'. It is far more vulgar than that. Kind of a SPOILER coming right now! This cesspit of a movie sent me running away when Nicole Kidman bestrode Zac Efron at the beach and urinated on him. After fighting off a gaggle of other young gals that also wanted to pee on Mr. Efron...Why would anyone make such filth? I have more to say about the Paperboy but it would offend me even more to infect you with more of this steaming garbage. I would strongly suggest that you do not watch this. Matthew McConaughey what brought you to this depth? I'm very disappointed in you sir. Please make better choices.
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