The Paperboy 2012
What is The Paperboy?
The Paperboy is a 2012 American crime drama thriller film co-written and directed by Lee Daniels, based on Pete Dexter's 1995 book. The story follows a reporter who returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate, featuring a star-studded cast including Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, John Cusack, and Zac Efron.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 14, 2012
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Lee Daniels Entertainment, Nu Image, Millennium Media
- Budget
- $12,500,000
- Revenue
- $1,353,868
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
The Paperboy is a 2012 American crime drama thriller film co-written and directed by Lee Daniels, based on Pete Dexter's 1995 book. The story follows a reporter who returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate, featuring a star-studded cast including Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, John Cusack, and Zac Efron.
As a feature film with a runtime of one hour and forty-seven minutes, it blends mystery and thriller elements within its drama framework. Distributed with an R rating, the movie engages audiences through its investigation narrative set against a Florida backdrop.
Should you watch it?
“A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.”
- It is directed by Lee Daniels and co-written based on Pete Dexter's 1995 work.
- The film features a notable cast including Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, John Cusack, and Zac Efron.
- It combines thriller, drama, and mystery elements in a 2012 release.
- It carries an R rating and deals with dark subject matter surrounding a death row case.
Watch it if you enjoy crime drama thrillers directed by Lee Daniels featuring an ensemble cast.
The film maintains a thriller and mystery tone appropriate for its R-rated crime drama classification.
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Where to stream The Paperboy (2012)?
Streaming availability is not provided in the sources.
Is The Paperboy worth watching?
It features direction by Lee Daniels and a notable cast including Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, John Cusack, and Zac Efron.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-seven minutes.
What are the essential scenes or episodes?
As a feature film rather than a television series, it consists of a single one hour and forty-seven minute viewing.