Paper Man (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1971, Paper Man is a drama, mystery, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Walter Grauman, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A prank that starts with a group of college students creating a fictitious person so they can get a credit card develops into a plot that leaves three of them dead.
Who’s in it. Paper Man stars Dean Stockwell as Avery Jensen, Stefanie Powers as Karen McMillan, Tina Chen as Lisa and Elliott Street as Joel Fisher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Paper Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paper Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paper Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paper Man (1971)?
- In US, Paper Man is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paper Man worth watching?
- Paper Man holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paper Man?
- Paper Man stars Dean Stockwell, Stefanie Powers, Tina Chen, Elliott Street and James Stacy.
- When was Paper Man released?
- Paper Man was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.