Paper Man (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, Paper Man is a comedy and drama film directed by Michele Mulroney, running about 110 minutes. “A little imagination goes a long way” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A coming-of-middle-age comedy that chronicles the unlikely friendship between failed author Richard Dunne and a Long Island teen who teaches him a thing or two about growing up, all under the disapproving eye of his long-suffering wife and his imaginary Superhero friend.
Who’s in it. Paper Man stars Jeff Daniels as Richard Dunn, Emma Stone as Abby, Ryan Reynolds as Captain Excellent and Lisa Kudrow as Claire Dunn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Paper Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 Paper Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paper Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paper Man (2009)?
- In US, Paper Man 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 Paper Man worth watching?
- Paper Man holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paper Man?
- Paper Man stars Jeff Daniels, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Lisa Kudrow and Kieran Culkin.
- When was Paper Man released?
- Paper Man was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.