Paper Towns (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2015, Paper Towns is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Jake Schreier, running about 109 minutes. “Get Lost. Get Found.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Quentin Jacobsen has spent a lifetime loving the magnificently adventurous Margo Roth Spiegelman from afar. So when she cracks open a window and climbs back into his life-dressed like a ninja and summoning him for an ingenious campaign of revenge-he follows. After their all-nighter ends and a new day breaks, Q arrives at school to discover that Margo, always an enigma, has now become a mystery. But Q soon learns that there are clues-and they're for him. Urged down a disconnected path, the closer he gets, the less Q sees of the girl he thought he knew.

Who’s in it. Paper Towns stars Nat Wolff as Quentin, Cara Delevingne as Margo, Austin Abrams as Ben and Justice Smith as Radar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Paper Towns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $85.5M 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 Paper Towns page.

If you liked it. Fans of Paper Towns tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Paper Towns (2015)?
In US, Paper Towns 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 Paper Towns worth watching?
Paper Towns holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Paper Towns?
Paper Towns stars Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, Austin Abrams, Justice Smith and Halston Sage.
When was Paper Towns released?
Paper Towns was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.