The Paper
Seen it?1994 | 112 min | Comedy, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 8 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Henry Hackett, a workaholic tabloid editor, has to juggle personal issues, difficult coworkers, a tempting job offer, a looming deadline and a race to land an exclusive on a recent high-profile murder case, all during one hectic workday.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$48 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 101K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ron Howard
- Michael KeatonHenry Hackett
- Robert DuvallBernie White
- Glenn CloseAlicia Clark
- Marisa TomeiMartha Hackett
- Randy QuaidMichael McDougal
- Jason AlexanderMarion Sandusky
- Catherine O'HaraSusan
- Jason RobardsGraham Keighley
- Siobhan Fallon HoganLisa
- Jill HennessyDeanne White