The Paperboy (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2012, The Paperboy is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Lee Daniels, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. As investigative reporter Ward Jansen and his partner Yardley Acheman chase a sensational, career-making story with the help of Ward's younger brother Jack and sultry death-row groupie Charlotte Bless, the pair tries to prove violent swamp-dweller Hillary Van Wetter was framed for the murder of a corrupt local sheriff.
Who’s in it. The Paperboy stars Zac Efron as Jack Jansen, Matthew McConaughey as Ward Jansen, Nicole Kidman as Charlotte Bless and David Oyelowo as Yardley Acheman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Paperboy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 The Paperboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Paperboy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Paperboy (2012)?
- In US, The Paperboy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 The Paperboy worth watching?
- The Paperboy holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Paperboy?
- The Paperboy stars Zac Efron, Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, David Oyelowo and John Cusack.
- When was The Paperboy released?
- The Paperboy was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.