The Paper (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Paper is a 1994 comedy drama directed by Ron Howard, starring Michael Keaton, Glenn Close and Marisa Tomei. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $48.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Paper About?
The premise of The Paper without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Navigating the intense environment of tabloid journalism in New York City, Henry Hackett faces a difficult decision as editor of the New York Sun. Financial struggles and the prospect of starting a family with his pregnant wife push him to consider a lucrative job offer. However, a shocking and potentially career-defining story emerges, throwing his career and personal life into turmoil. He must then grapple with his moral compass and decide what truly matters.
The Paper Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- newspaper reporter
- printing press
- newspaper editor
- journalism
- wrongful arrest
- teenage boy
- scapegoat
- racial discrimination
- paranoia
- bar fight
- father daughter estrangement
- workaholic
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- new york city
- newspaper staff
- race against time
- marital argument
- prostate cancer
- job interview
- staff meeting
- shot in the leg
- pregnancy
- husband wife relationship
- african american
- pregnant wife
- journalist
- hospital
- childbirth
- baby
- newspaper
- quarrel
- woman punches a man
- clock
- corpse in a car
- discovering a corpse
- bleeding
- parking commissioner
- public telephone
- dissatisfaction
- newspaper story
- newborn baby
- emergency surgery
- operating theater
- punched in the face
- public argument
- female photographer
- newspaper photographer
- newsroom
- sleeping on a couch
- one day timespan
- father daughter relationship
The Paper Cast
Michael Keaton leads the cast, with Glenn Close and Marisa Tomei. Directed by Ron Howard; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ron Howard
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The Paper Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Paper 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
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TMDB 66% User score
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The Paper Plot Summary
What happens in The Paper from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Henry Hackett, Michael Keaton the metro editor of The New York Sun, loves his job but the grind of long hours and low pay wears on him. He fears becoming like Bernie White, his editor-in-chief who puts the paper first at the expense of his family. Bernie reveals a diagnosis of prostate cancer and, with a sense of urgency, tries to track down his estranged daughter to reconcile before his time runs out.
Full summary
The whole story of The Paper, scene by scene
The Paper Box Office
The Paper grossed $48.4 million worldwide. $38.8 million came from the US and Canada and $9.6 million (20%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$48.4M
- US & Canada
- $38.8M
- International
- $9.6M
The Paper Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Michael Keaton's Heated Phonecall - Extended Preview
How Well Do You Know The Paper?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays Henry Hackett, the metro editor?
Cars in The Paper
18 cars on screen, including the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 S W111 and the 1992 Ford Taurus.
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1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 S W111 Important role -
1992 Ford Taurus Minor role -
1988 GMC Sierra Minor role -
1990 International 3000-Series Minor role
The Paper Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Schlagzeilen - Je härter, desto besser” and “O Jornal”.
- Also known as
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- Schlagzeilen - Je härter, desto besser
- O Jornal
- Schlagzeilen - The Paper
- El Diario
- Schlagzeilen
- Cronisti d'assalto
- Le Journal
- Газета
- The Paper (Detrás de la noticia)
- Lapzárta
- Hârtia
- העיתון
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- İşkolik
- Вестникът
- 페이퍼
- Noviny
- ザ・ペーパー
- 媒体先锋
- 媒體先鋒
- Press-Stopp!
- Zawód: dziennikarz
- นักข่าวขออื้อฉาวซะหน่อย
- El periódico
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Movies Like The Paper
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Paper Man, The Paperboy and The Paper Chase.
The Paper FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Paper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Paper?
The Paper runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Paper released?
The Paper was released on March 18, 1994.
Who directed The Paper?
The Paper was directed by Ron Howard.
More films by Ron Howard Who is in the cast of The Paper?
The Paper stars Michael Keaton, Glenn Close and Marisa Tomei, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Paper make at the box office?
The Paper grossed $48.4 million worldwide ($38.8 million domestic, $9.6 million international).
How is The Paper rated?
The Paper has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 70 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does The Paper have a post-credit scene?
No. The Paper has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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