Paper Man
2009 · Movie · R · 110 min · ★ 6.3 · 35% critics
A struggling writer retreats to a quiet Long Island setting to shake off a creative and personal slump, only to form an unexpected bond with a sharp, troubled teenager. As his marriage strains and an imaginary superhero confidant keeps chiming in, the friendship pushes both of them to rethink what it means to grow up.
Also known as Unlikely Hero
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Details
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-06-15
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 35/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (366 votes)
About
You may like this if you’re into quiet, offbeat character dramas with awkward humor and a melancholy edge; Not for you if you want a clear-cut comedy, fast pacing, or a comfortable vibe like Wish I Was Here.
Pros: strong lead performances; heartfelt character moments; offbeat humor | Cons: slow, meandering pacing; uneven tone; divisive imaginary friend
Themes
- friendship
- imaginary friend
- long island, new york
- author
- writer
Cast & crew
Jeff Daniels
as Richard Dunn
Emma Stone
as Abby
Ryan Reynolds
as Captain Excellent
Lisa Kudrow
as Claire Dunn
Kieran Culkin
as Christopher
Hunter Parrish
as Bryce
Arabella Field
as Lucy
Chris Parnell
as Peter
- EG
Eric Gilliland
as UPS Guy
- LR
Louis Rosario
as Bryce's Posse
Directed by Kieran Mulroney, Michele Mulroney