The Paper Brigade (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1996, The Paper Brigade is a comedy, adventure, family and tv movie film directed by Blair Treu, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A 14 year old boy named Gunther moves to a small town with his parents and little brother. He meets up with a group of overly charitable paper boys who want him to sub for their friend while he's out of town. Gunther agrees so he can get enough money for concert tickets to take his blonde and beautiful crush too, all the while dealing with Chad, her wannabe boyfriend and his bully friends. All in all, Gunther learns to respect himself and other people and to have fun during it all.
Who’s in it. The Paper Brigade stars Kyle Howard as Gunther Wheeler, Robert Englund as Crazy Man Cooper, Travis Wester as Chad and Chauncey Leopardi as Charlie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Paper Brigade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Paper Brigade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Paper Brigade tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Paper Brigade (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Paper Brigade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Paper Brigade worth watching?
- The Paper Brigade holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Paper Brigade?
- The Paper Brigade stars Kyle Howard, Robert Englund, Travis Wester, Chauncey Leopardi and Ethan Glazer.
- When was The Paper Brigade released?
- The Paper Brigade was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.