Paper Planes
Seen it?2014 | 96 min | Comedy, Family, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 and families. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Dylan discovers he has a talent for making paper planes. He has a chance to compete in a world championship, but he'll have to face bullies and self-doubt to do so.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Berlin award and 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Connolly
- Sam WorthingtonJack
- Ed OxenbouldDylan
- Deborah MailmanMaureen
- Nicholas Bakopoulos-CookeJason
- Ena ImaiKimi
- Terry NorrisGrandpa
- Peter RowsthornMr. Hickenlooper
- Julian DennisonKevin
- Yaron ZeilingerPhoto Kid
- Kim FlemingPhoto Kid's Shy Dad