Paper Boys (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 2009, Paper Boys is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Bryan E. Hall, running about 126 minutes. “When selling door-to-door is mostly a metaphor” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A ragtag bunch of teenage door to door salesmen wreak havoc and spread the news of their coming of age in this summer before they begin their college lives. It centers around Sean, a sexually confused and drug afflicted teen who just can't seem to shake off his dysfunctional family history. Paper Boys is an adventure into the psychology of sales as a metaphor for life as these young "Glengarry Glen Ross" wannabes terrorize a suburban neighborhood near everyone!
Who’s in it. Paper Boys stars Louis Lavdas as Sean, Chris Whitley as Ray, David Hall as Steve and Jus Riddick as Joe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Paper Boys has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paper Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paper Boys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paper Boys (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paper Boys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paper Boys worth watching?
- Paper Boys holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paper Boys?
- Paper Boys stars Louis Lavdas, Chris Whitley, David Hall, Jus Riddick and Wendy Wynne.
- When was Paper Boys released?
- Paper Boys was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.