Directed by:
Lee DanielsCinematography:
Roberto SchaeferComposer:
Mario GrigorovCast:
Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, John Cusack, Glen Warner, Nikolette Noel, Camille Balsamo, David Oyelowo, Scott Glenn, Ned Bellamy, Macy Gray (more)VOD (3)
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Based on Pete Dexter’s critically acclaimed novel, THE PAPERBOY is the enthralling story of two brothers (Matthew McConaughey and Zac Efron) investigating a case involving a death row inmate (John Cusack). Convinced by a mysterious woman (Nicole Kidman) that the inmate is innocent, the brothers embark on a journey that is filled with betrayal. THE PAPERBOY also costars David Oyelowo (RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, THE HELP), Macy Gray (FOR COLORED GIRLS) and Scott Glenn (BOURNE LEGACY). (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Matthew McConaughey](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/766/163766166_80f9ef.jpg)
Matthew McConaughey
USA
Best movies:
The Gentlemen (2019)
Interstellar (2014)
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
![Nicole Kidman](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/165/003/165003860_8743a0.jpg)
Nicole Kidman
USA
Best movies:
Cold Mountain (2003)
Moulin Rouge! (2001)
The Others (2001)
![Zac Efron](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/725/163725911_2706e9.jpg)
Zac Efron
USA
Best movies:
The Greatest Showman (2017)
The Iron Claw (2023)
The Disaster Artist (2017)
![John Cusack](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267446_915377.jpg)
John Cusack
USA
Best movies:
Stand by Me (1986)
Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) - a.f.
Glen Warner
Canada
Best movies:
Django Unchained (2012)
Barefoot (2014)
Pitch Perfect (2012)
![Nikolette Noel](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/452/452512_9c7089.jpg)
Nikolette Noel
USA
Best movies:
The Expendables 2 (2012)
The Paperboy (2012)
Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013)
![Camille Balsamo](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/452/452549_74479e.jpg)
Camille Balsamo
Best movies:
The Paperboy (2012)
Merry Kissmas (2015) (TV movie)
Harbinger Down (2015)
![David Oyelowo](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/386/386705_1d6415.jpg)
David Oyelowo
UK
Best movies:
The Help (2011)
Interstellar (2014)
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
![Scott Glenn](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/165/126/165126023_d5a846.png)
Scott Glenn
USA
Best movies:
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
![Ned Bellamy](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/274/274132_2ab67f.jpg)
Ned Bellamy
USA
Best movies:
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Django Unchained (2012)
Saw (2004)
![Macy Gray](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/421/166421407_d47217.jpg)
Macy Gray
USA
Best movies:
Training Day (2001)
Spider-Man (2002)
The Concert for New York City (2001) (concert)
![Faizon Love](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/269/269489_84089d.jpg)
Faizon Love
Cuba
Best movies:
The Replacements (2000)
The Last Stop in Yuma County (2023)
Life as We Know It (2010)
![J.D. Evermore](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/343/160343824_ac08e0.jpg)
J.D. Evermore
USA
Best movies:
Django Unchained (2012)
Walk the Line (2005)
Dallas Buyers Club (2013)
Edrick Browne
Best movies:
Django Unchained (2012)
Ender's Game (2013)
The Last Lullaby (2008)
![Peter Murnik](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/132/162132363_069904.jpg)
Peter Murnik
USA
Best movies:
Andersonville (1996) (TV movie)
Armageddon (1998)
Against the Wall (1994) (TV movie)
Nicole Barré
Best movies:
The Big Short (2015)
99 Homes (2014)
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)
John P. Fertitta
Best movies:
Mississippi Burning (1988)
Roots (2016) (series)
The Butler (2013)
![Gary Clarke](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/096/164096348_1c893b.jpg)
Gary Clarke
USA
Best movies:
Tombstone (1993)
The Absent Minded Professor (1961)
Parkland (2013)
Amye Gousset
Best movies:
Battlecreek (2017)
The Paperboy (2012)
The Card Counter (2021)
Ava Bogle
Best movies:
The East (2013)
The Philly Kid (2012)
Battle Los Angeles (2011)