The Paperboy 2012
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SplatA reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jack Jansen
as Ward Jansen
as Charlotte Bless
as Yardley Acheman
as Anita / Narrator
as Hillary Van Wetter
as W.W. Jansen
as Tyree van Wetter
as Ellen Guthrie
as Hustler #1
Director:
Writer:
Peter Dexter, Lee Daniels
Stars:
Zac Efron, Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, David Oyelowo, Macy Gray, John Cusack, Scott Glenn, Ned Bellamy, Nealla Gordon, Edrick Browne,
Genres:
Thriller,Drama,Mystery
Release Date:
2012 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
107 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Paperboy
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Jack Jansen
as Ward Jansen
as Charlotte Bless
as Yardley Acheman
as Anita / Narrator
as Hillary Van Wetter
as W.W. Jansen
as Tyree van Wetter
as Ellen Guthrie
as Hustler #1
as Victim
as Sheriff Thurmond Call
as Death Row Guard
as Sam Ellison
as Weldon Pine
as Renee / Nail Biter
as Eugene
as Gate Guard
as Bartender
as Charlotte Girlfriend #2
as Pam / Beach Girl #1
as Kim / Beach Girl #2
as Yardley's Girlfriend
as Wedding Singer
as Comedian
as Hustler #3
as Lady in Bar
as Jennifer
as Nancy
as Cousin Alice
as Bartender
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