Paperhouse (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1988, Paperhouse is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Bernard Rose, running about 92 minutes. “A drawing that became a dream. A dream that became reality.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young girl lost in the loneliness and boredom of reality finds solace in an ill boy, whom she can visit in a surreal dream world that she drew in her school composition book.
Who’s in it. Paperhouse stars Charlotte Burke as Anna Madden, Glenne Headly as Kate Madden, Ben Cross as Dad and Elliott Spiers as Marc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Paperhouse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $241.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paperhouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paperhouse tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paperhouse (1988)?
- In US, Paperhouse is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paperhouse worth watching?
- Paperhouse holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paperhouse?
- Paperhouse stars Charlotte Burke, Glenne Headly, Ben Cross, Elliott Spiers and Gemma Jones.
- When was Paperhouse released?
- Paperhouse was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.