The Paperboy

Directed by Lee Daniels
R
2012    1h 46mDrama, Thriller,
5.745%33%
A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.

Cast of The Paperboy

  • Zac EfronJack Jansen
  • Matthew McConaugheyWard Jansen
  • Nicole KidmanCharlotte Bless
  • David OyelowoYardley Acheman
  • Macy GrayAnita / Narrator
  • John CusackHillary Van Wetter
  • Scott GlennW.W. Jansen
  • Ned BellamyTyree van Wetter
  • Nealla GordonEllen Guthrie
  • Edrick BrowneHustler #1
  • Kevin WatermanVictim
  • Danny HanemannSheriff Thurmond Call
  • Peter MurnikDeath Row Guard
  • John P. FertittaSam Ellison
  • Jay OliverMr. Guthrie / Wedding Guest
  • Gary ClarkeWeldon Pine
  • Ava BogleRenee / Nail Biter
  • Adam SibleyEugene
  • J.D. EvermoreGate Guard
  • Phyllis Montana LeBlancBartender
  • Nicole BarréCharlotte Girlfriend #2
  • Camille BalsamoPam / Beach Girl #1
  • Leslie HippensteelKim / Beach Girl #2
  • Grace HightowerYardley's Girlfriend
  • Lorrie ChilcoatWedding Singer
  • Faizon LoveComedian
  • Stiggidy SteveHustler #3
  • Rahsaana IsonLady in Bar
  • Katarzyna WolejnioJennifer
  • Nikolette NoelNancy
  • Corrina LyonsCousin Alice
  • Lee DanielsBartender / Director / Writer / Producer
  • Peter DexterWriter
  • Hilary ShorProducer
  • Avi LernerProducer
  • Ed Cathell IIIProducer
  • Cassian ElwesProducer

The Paperboy Ratings & Reviews

  • Nicholas FlorioJune 27, 2025
    This was a great movie. . Sad and a little messy with the story line at times but it was a great movie.
  • Alex CookeJanuary 9, 2025
    Outstanding performances by Effron, Cusack and McConaughey.

Watch The Paperboy Videos

  • The Paperboy
    The PaperboyTrailer
  • Anita And Ward
    Anita And WardScene
  • Meeting Hilary
    Meeting HilaryScene
  • Good Vibrations
    Good VibrationsScene
  • Charlotte Meets The Paperboys
    Charlotte Meets The PaperboysScene

 

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