Movie

The Paper

“A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat.”

★ 6.6(239)19941h 52m

The Paper is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, YouTube, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch The Paper

🇫🇷 France

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Good to know

Director: Ron Howard
Release date: 1994-03-18
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Box office: $48,400,000
Budget: $6,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Imagine Entertainment

The Paper — trailer

About The Paper

The Paper is a 1994 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Ron Howard, starring Michael Keaton, Robert Duvall and Glenn Close. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 239 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Paper in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchet-man Alicia Clark—Henry's nemesis—impose unpopular cutbacks.

Cast

Michael Keaton

Henry Hackett

Robert Duvall

Bernie White

Glenn Close

Alicia Clark

Marisa Tomei

Martha Hackett

Randy Quaid

Michael McDougal

Jason Alexander

Marion Sandusky

Catherine O'Hara

Susan

Jason Robards

Graham Keighley

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Lisa

Jill Hennessy

Deanne White

Spalding Gray

Paul Bladden

Lynne Thigpen

Janet

Themes & keywords

new york citynewspaperresearchsuccessmurdernewspaper editortabloidtabloid reporter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Paper in France?+

In France, The Paper is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, YouTube, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Paper on Netflix?+

The Paper is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Paper?+

The Paper has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in The Paper?+

The Paper stars Michael Keaton, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Marisa Tomei and Randy Quaid.

When did The Paper come out?+

The Paper is a 1994 movie directed by Ron Howard.

What genre is The Paper?+

The Paper is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Paper?+

The Paper was directed by Ron Howard.