Paper Tiger (2021): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Paper Tiger is a 2021 drama thriller directed by Paul Kowalski, starring Lydia Look as Lily, Alan Trong and Lynn Chen. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $118,351 worldwide. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Paul Kowalski
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gravitas Ventures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Paper Tiger About?
The premise of Paper Tiger without spoilers.
This drama follows Lily, an immigrant mother, as she adjusts to life after the loss of her husband. Her teenage son, Edward, is struggling with bullying, failing grades, and unsettling hallucinations of his father. Their relationship is strained further when they both receive devastating news: Lily is diagnosed with cancer, while Edward confronts a serious mental health crisis, forcing them to confront their challenges and find strength together.
Paper Tiger Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- school
- high school
- school shootings
- asian american
- mental illness
- mother son relationship
- immigrant
- gun violence
- independent film
- plot twist
Paper Tiger Cast & Characters
Lydia Look leads the cast as Lily, with Alan Trong as Edward and Lynn Chen as Ms. Li. Directed by Paul Kowalski; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul Kowalski
- Lydia Look as Lily
- Alan Trong as Edward
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Lynn Chen as Ms. Li -
John Harlan Kim as Kevin
Also Starring in Paper Tiger
· 6 more- Cici Lau Mrs. Chang
- Carrie Wampler
- Elaine Kao Mei
- Kevin David Lin Kang
- Mark D. Espinoza Michael
- Seth Numrich JT
More from Paul Kowalski
One more film directed by Paul Kowalski: Sardinia.
Paper Tiger Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Paper Tiger 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 57%
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
6 ratings
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Paper Tiger Box Office
Paper Tiger grossed $118,351 worldwide. $112,691 came from the US and Canada and $5,660 (5%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$118.4K
- US & Canada
- $112.7K
- International
- $5.7K
Paper Tiger Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer THE PAPER TIGERS (2021) Official Trailer | Martial Arts Comedy
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Paper Tiger FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Paper Tiger, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Paper Tiger?
Paper Tiger runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Paper Tiger released?
Paper Tiger was released on August 24, 2021.
Who directed Paper Tiger?
Paper Tiger was directed by Paul Kowalski.
More films by Paul Kowalski Who is in the cast of Paper Tiger?
Paper Tiger stars Lydia Look as Lily, Alan Trong as Edward and Lynn Chen as Ms. Li, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Paper Tiger make at the box office?
Paper Tiger grossed $118,351 worldwide ($112,691 domestic, $5,660 international).
How is Paper Tiger rated?
Paper Tiger has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68% on TMDB and 3.2/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Paper Tiger have a post-credit scene?
No. Paper Tiger has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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