Paparazzi (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Paparazzi is a 2004 action thriller directed by Paul Abascal, starring Cole Hauser, Robin Tunney and Dennis Farina. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $16.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Paul Abascal
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Paparazzi About?
The premise of Paparazzi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A rising country music star, Bo Laramie, faces devastation when a paparazzo’s actions lead to a tragic accident, leaving his wife seriously injured and his son paralyzed. Consumed by grief and a desire for retribution, Bo embarks on a dangerous quest for vengeance against the photographer and the media that fueled the frenzy. He finds himself in a perilous game of cat and mouse, where the stakes are life and death, and only one person will survive.
Paparazzi Themes & Keywords
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- child in jeopardy
- wife
- group
- revenge
- paparazzi
- actor
- movie star
- coma
- car accident
- breaking and entering
- tragic event
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- family relationships
- cell phone
- bare chested male
- title appears in writing
- thrown through a window
- therapist
- suspicion
- shot to death
- shot in the chest
- running a red light
- punched in the face
- police investigation
- pistol
- kicked in the face
- invasion of privacy
- husband wife relationship
- hit with a baseball bat
- hidden gun
- held at gunpoint
- framed for murder
- film within a film
- father son relationship
- falling to death
- falling from height
- drugged drink
- director cameo
- corpse
- blood
- beaten to death
- psycho thriller
- photography
- media circus
- grief
- confrontation
- celebrity
- car crash
- anger
- righteous rage
Paparazzi Cast
Cole Hauser leads the cast, with Robin Tunney and Dennis Farina. Directed by Paul Abascal.
- Director Paul Abascal
Paparazzi Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Paparazzi 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 18% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 38%
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 53% User score
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Paparazzi Plot Summary
What happens in Paparazzi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bo Laramie, portrayed by Cole Hauser, is a burgeoning film star who has finally reached a pinnacle of success with his latest blockbuster. Unfortunately, his new-found fame comes at a cost as relentless paparazzi, including Rex Harper (Tom Sizemore), Wendell Stokes (Daniel Baldwin), Leonard Clark (Tom Hollander), and Kevin Rosner (Kevin Gage), invade his family’s privacy, creating a constant and unbearable disturbance for Bo, his wife Abby (Robin Tunney), and their young son Zach (Blake Bryan).
Full summary
The whole story of Paparazzi, scene by scene
Paparazzi Box Office
Paparazzi grossed $16.8 million worldwide. $15.7 million came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (6%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$16.8M
- US & Canada
- $15.7M
- International
- $1.1M
Paparazzi Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Paparazzi (2004) - Check Trailer
How Well Do You Know Paparazzi?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the character Bo Laramie?
Cars in Paparazzi
35 cars on screen, including the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS and the 2000 GMC Yukon.
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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Main role -
2000 GMC Yukon Main role -
1990 Volvo 740 Main role -
1985 Chevrolet Astro Important role
Paparazzi Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Папарацци” and “Scatto mortale - Paparazzi”.
- Also known as
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- Папарацци
- Scatto mortale - Paparazzi
- Paparazzi objectif chasse à l'homme
- פפראצי
- 파파라치
- Папараці
- ยอดคนเหนือเมฆ หักแผนฆ่า
- Paparacai
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Paparazzi FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Paparazzi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Paparazzi?
Paparazzi runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Paparazzi released?
Paparazzi was released on September 3, 2004.
Who directed Paparazzi?
Paparazzi was directed by Paul Abascal.
Who is in the cast of Paparazzi?
Paparazzi stars Cole Hauser, Robin Tunney and Dennis Farina.
How much did Paparazzi make at the box office?
Paparazzi grossed $16.8 million worldwide ($15.7 million domestic, $1.1 million international).
How is Paparazzi rated?
Paparazzi has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 18% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does Paparazzi have a post-credit scene?
No. Paparazzi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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