Paper Heart (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Paper Heart is a 2009 comedy drama directed by Nicholas Jasenovec, starring Charlyne Yi and Michael Cera. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Nicholas Jasenovec
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Overture Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Paper Heart About?
The premise of Paper Heart without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This charming comedy-drama follows Charlyne Yi as she embarks on a journey to explore and question the concept of true love. Through interviews with friends and people she meets along the way, she examines and challenges conventional ideas about romantic relationships. As she delves deeper into her exploration, Michael Cera unexpectedly enters her life, prompting a shift in her perspective and leading her to confront her own feelings and experiences.
Paper Heart Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- french fry
- oklahoma city oklahoma
- billiards
- billiard table
- toronto ontario canada
- girl wears eyeglasses
- eyeglasses
- new york city
- mockumentary comedy
- romantic comedy
- quirky comedy
- lawyer
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- married couple
- happiness
- divorce lawyer
- children
- chemist
- travel
- storytelling
- divorce
- veteran
- scene after end credits
- cn tower
- eiffel tower paris
- tarot reading
- filmmaking
- stage show
- cigarette smoking
- palm springs california
- atlanta georgia
- harley davidson
- instant messaging
- laptop computer
- menu
- restaurant
- harmonica
- arkansas
- holding hands
- supermarket
- courtroom
- pizza
- beach
- blender
- first date
- giraffe
- date
- chimpanzee
- lion
- kiss
- singing
Paper Heart Cast
Charlyne Yi leads the cast, with Michael Cera. Directed by Nicholas Jasenovec.
- Director Nicholas Jasenovec
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One more film directed by Nicholas Jasenovec: Sounds Good to Me: Remastering ‘The Sting’.
Paper Heart Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Paper Heart 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 58% User score
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Paper Heart Plot Summary
What happens in Paper Heart from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Charlyne Yi embarks on an insightful journey across America to create a documentary about a topic she finds perplexing: love. While she frequently asserts that she is a skeptic of love—particularly the fairy-tale version that Hollywood promotes—her own life experiences have molded her into a modern-day cynic. During her quest, she collaborates with her friend, Nick, as they search for wisdom and advice on this complex emotion. Their adventure leads them to engage in captivating dialogues with a diverse array of individuals, including friends, strangers, scientists, bikers, romance authors, and even children. Each encounter offers unique perspectives on contemporary romance and attempts to answer the timeless inquiry: does true love exist?
Full summary
The whole story of Paper Heart, scene by scene
Paper Heart Box Office
Paper Heart grossed $1.3 million worldwide. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $22,909 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- US & Canada
- $1.3M
- International
- $22.9K
Paper Heart Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Paper Heart.
How Well Do You Know Paper Heart?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Charlyne Yi's self-proclaimed stance on love at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Paper Heart
14 cars on screen, including the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S 550 V221 and the 1986 Ford Taurus.
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Porsche Boxster 987 Minor role
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Paper Heart FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Paper Heart, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Paper Heart?
Paper Heart runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Paper Heart released?
Paper Heart was released on August 7, 2009.
Who directed Paper Heart?
Paper Heart was directed by Nicholas Jasenovec.
More films by Nicholas Jasenovec Who is in the cast of Paper Heart?
Paper Heart stars Charlyne Yi and Michael Cera.
How much did Paper Heart make at the box office?
Paper Heart grossed $1.3 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $22,909 international).
How is Paper Heart rated?
Paper Heart has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 54 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Paper Heart have a post-credit scene?
No. Paper Heart has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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