Paper Lives (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2021, Paper Lives is a drama film directed by Can Ulkay, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. In the streets of Istanbul, ailing waste warehouse worker Mehmet takes a small boy under his wing and must soon confront his own traumatic childhood.
Who’s in it. Paper Lives stars Çağatay Ulusoy as Mehmet, Emir Ali Dogrul as Ali, Ersin Arıcı as Gonzales and Turgay Tanülkü as Tahsin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Paper Lives sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paper Lives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paper Lives tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paper Lives (2021)?
- In US, Paper Lives is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paper Lives worth watching?
- Paper Lives holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Paper Lives?
- Paper Lives stars Çağatay Ulusoy, Emir Ali Dogrul, Ersin Arıcı, Turgay Tanülkü and Tomris Çetinel.
- When was Paper Lives released?
- Paper Lives was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.