The Paper · LeviOsa

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The Paper · LeviOsa

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A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat.

ComedyDrama1h 52m

🍅86%

🍅

86%

Tomatometer

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67%

Popcornmeter

6.6

TMDB

Storyline

Henry Hackett, a workaholic tabloid editor, has to juggle personal issues, difficult coworkers, a tempting job offer, a looming deadline and a race to land an exclusive on a recent high-profile murder case, all during one hectic workday.

Trailers

2 videos

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The Paper Trailer (1993) - 35mm - Mono - UHD

Michael Keaton's Heated Phonecall - Extended Preview

Michael Keaton's Heated Phonecall - Extended Preview

Details

DirectorRon Howard

ReleasedMar 18, 1994

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$6M

Revenue

$48.4M

Parental guideRUS

Studios

Imagine Entertainment

Universal Pictures

Cast

Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton

Henry Hackett

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Bernie White

Glenn Close

Alicia Clark

Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei

Martha Hackett

Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

Michael McDougal

Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander

Marion Sandusky

Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Susan

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

Graham Keighley

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Lisa

Jill Hennessy

Jill Hennessy

Deanne White

Spalding Gray

Spalding Gray

Paul Bladden

Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen

Janet

Where to watch(NG)

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Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

5 fresh · 2 rotten

Critics consensus

“Fast and frenetic, The Paper captures the energy of the newsroom thanks to its cast and director on first-rate form.”

86% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Jason Bailey

RTFlavorwireMay 3, 2016

The inside-baseball feel of the newsroom material (co-writer Stephen Koepp did time in the trenches) is what makes 'The Paper' sing.

R

Rick Groen

RTGlobe and MailApr 12, 2002

The picture starts to fall in love with its subject -- head- over-heels in love, until the acid drains from the wit and there's nothing left but sentimental ooze.

P

Peter Travers

RTRolling StoneJun 6, 2001

It's all slick, fizzy fun. But the film's fighting spirit gets snatched.

J

Jon Negroni

RTInBetweenDraftsSep 3, 2025

If you go in expecting the second coming of Michael Scott, you might end up asking for a retraction.

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Information

Title

The Paper

Released

Mar 18, 1994

Rated

R

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 52m

Status

Released

Studios

Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures

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