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The Paperboy

R20121h 47mLee Daniels
IMDb 5.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 45% · Metacritic 45

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A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.

ThrillerDramaMystery
PrisonFloridaDeath RowEvergladesSwampReporterNewspaper ManPantyhoseLgbt1960s

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Paperboy (2012) about?

A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.

Who stars in The Paperboy?

The Paperboy stars Zac Efron (Jack Jansen), Matthew McConaughey (Ward Jansen), Nicole Kidman (Charlotte Bless), David Oyelowo (Yardley Acheman), Macy Gray (Anita / Narrator). The film was directed by Lee Daniels.

How long is The Paperboy?

The Paperboy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated R.

Is The Paperboy worth watching?

The Paperboy holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 45. Fans of Thriller, Drama, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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