The Paperboy (movie 2012) - Where to Watch & Stats

Q: Where can I watch "The Paperboy" online?

You can currently stream "The Paperboy" on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel. It's also available for free on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome. You can watch with ads on Tubi TV, The CW, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Plex Channel. To rent, check Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube. To buy, visit Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube.

Q: Which streaming service has "The Paperboy"?

"The Paperboy" is available on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel. You can also rent it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home.

Q: Where can I stream "The Paperboy" for free?

You can watch "The Paperboy" for free on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Plex Channel.

Q: Where can I rent or buy "The Paperboy" digitally?

You can rent "The Paperboy" on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube.

Q: Is "The Paperboy" based on a true story?

No, there has been no suggestion that "The Paperboy" is based on a true story.

Q: What sub-genres does "The Paperboy" belong to?

The Movie has the following sub-genres: 1960s, death row, everglades, florida, gay theme, lgbt, newspaper man, pantyhose, prison, reporter, swamp.

Q: What is the rating of "The Paperboy"?

The Movie is rated 5.7/10 on IMDb (42,106 votes), 55% on TMDB (790 votes), 45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45/100 on Metacritic.

Q: When was "The Paperboy" released?

The Movie was released on October 5, 2012.

Q: What was the budget of "The Paperboy"?

The movie had a budget of $12,500,000.

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Drama Mystery Thriller

17+•Sep 14, 2012•USA•1h 47m

Director: Lee Daniels

Budget: 12 500 000 $•Domestic: 693 286 $•Foreign: 660 582 $

Language English

W2TCH Rating 51% Mixed

5 wins & 12 nominations total

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Budget:	12 500 000 $
Domestic Box Office (USA):	693 286 $
Foreign Box Office:	660 582 $
Worldwide Box Office:	1 353 868 $
Profit:	−11 146 132 $
Country:	USA
Age rating:	17+
MPAA rating:	R
W2TCH Rating:	51% Mixed
Length:	1 h 47 min

Alternative title:	The Paperboy
Release year:	2012
Language:	English
Awards:	🏆 5 wins & 12 nominations total
Director:	Lee Daniels
Type:	Movie