Paper Moon (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1973, Paper Moon is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Peter Bogdanovich, running about 102 minutes. “These aren't everyday people and this is no ordinary movie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Paper Moon stars Ryan O'Neal as Moses Pray, Tatum O'Neal as Addie Loggins, Madeline Kahn as Trixie Delight and John Hillerman as Deputy Hardin / Jess Hardin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Paper Moon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $30.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paper Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paper Moon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paper Moon (1973)?
- In US, Paper Moon is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paper Moon worth watching?
- Paper Moon holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Paper Moon?
- Paper Moon stars Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman and Jessie Lee Fulton.
- When was Paper Moon released?
- Paper Moon was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.