The Paper (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1994, The Paper is a comedy and drama film directed by Ron Howard, running about 112 minutes. “A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchet-man Alicia Clark—Henry's nemesis—impose unpopular cutbacks.
Who’s in it. The Paper stars Michael Keaton as Henry Hackett, Robert Duvall as Bernie White, Glenn Close as Alicia Clark and Marisa Tomei as Martha Hackett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Paper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $48.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Paper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Paper tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Paper (1994)?
- In US, The Paper is available to 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 The Paper worth watching?
- The Paper holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Paper?
- The Paper stars Michael Keaton, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Marisa Tomei and Randy Quaid.
- When was The Paper released?
- The Paper was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.