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Cast
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  • Zac Efron

    Zac Efron

    Jack Jansen

  • Matthew McConaughey

    Matthew McConaughey

    Ward Jansen

  • Nicole Kidman

    Nicole Kidman

    Charlotte Bless

  • John Cusack

    John Cusack

    Hillary Van Wetter

  • David Oyelowo

    David Oyelowo

    Yardley Acheman

  • Macy Gray

    Macy Gray

    Anita Chester

Credits
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  • Lee Daniels

    Lee Daniels

    Director / Screenwriter / Producer

  • Peter Dexter

    Peter Dexter

    Author / Screenwriter

  • Ed Cathell III

    Ed Cathell III

    Producer

  • Cassian Elwes

    Cassian Elwes

    Producer

  • Hilary Shor

    Hilary Shor

    Producer

  • Asger Hussain

    Asger Hussain

    Co-Producer

  • Simone Sheffield

    Simone Sheffield

    Executive Producer

  • Michael Benaroya

    Michael Benaroya

    Executive Producer

Latest News

  1. SAG Awards 2013: Nicole Kidman Chooses Sparkly Navy Gown, Edgy Straight Locks (Poll)

    6:32 pm PST 1/27/2013
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    The Oscar-winning actress, who is having a major career relaunch, changed her hairstyle drastically for the SAG Awards. READ MORE

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  2. Risky Business
    'Jack Reacher' Co-Star Signs With WME (Exclusive)

    'Jack Reacher' Co-Star Signs With WME (Exclusive)

    12:58 pm PST 12/19/2012
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    David Oyelowo can also be seen in "The Paperboy" and "Lincoln." READ MORE

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  3. 'The Paperboy' Trailer: Ward and Yardley Arrive

    2:26 pm PDT 10/24/2012
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    Video Clip: Ward and Yardley Arrive READ MORE

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  4. Fash Track
    Nicole Kidman Glows on the Cover of Harper's Bazaar

    Nicole Kidman Glows on the Cover of Harper's Bazaar

    11:11 am PDT 10/8/2012
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    The star of "The Paperboy" opens up about her "overwhelming and really strange" fame by association with Tom Cruise: "I didn't feel comfortable at all." READ MORE

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  5. 'The Paperboy': Lee Daniels on Doubting 'Disney Boy' Zac Efron, Why He Can't Read Reviews

    'The Paperboy': Lee Daniels on Doubting 'Disney Boy' Zac Efron, Why He Can't Read Reviews

    3:53 pm PDT 10/5/2012
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    The filmmaker also tells THR that his mother hopes he’ll one day follow in Tyler Perry's footsteps. READ MORE

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  6. 'The Paperboy': How Macy Gray Trumped Oprah

    'The Paperboy': How Macy Gray Trumped Oprah

    5:00 am PDT 10/5/2012
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    The singer-turned-actress and director Lee Daniels tell THR how the role "evolved" and why she almost channeled Diana Ross. READ MORE

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  7. In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'Frankenweenie,' 'Taken 2,' 'The Paperboy,' 'Butter' and More

    In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'Frankenweenie,' 'Taken 2,' 'The Paperboy,' 'Butter' and More

    9:00 pm PDT 10/4/2012
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    What THR's critics say about the movies opening this week. READ MORE

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  8. Watch Video NYFF 2012: Directors Reflect on 'Here and There', Restored 'Little Shop of Horrors'

    NYFF 2012: Directors Reflect on 'Here and There', Restored 'Little Shop of Horrors'

    6:12 pm PDT 9/29/2012
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    THR talks with Antonio Mendez Esparza on screening "Here and There" in the city where it all started, Jeff Kaufman on working with Bill Cosby in "The Savoy King," and Frank Oz on finally releasing a happier ending for the 1986 film, "Little Shop of Horrors." READ MORE

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  9. Fash Track
    Watch Video Nicole Kidman Poses Topless (and Semi-Bottomless) for Risque Cover (Video)

    Nicole Kidman Poses Topless (and Semi-Bottomless) for Risque Cover (Video)

    11:59 am PDT 8/22/2012
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    Tom Cruise's second ex-wife steams up her image just days after Katie Holmes becomes the third woman to be granted a divorce from the actor. READ MORE

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  10. 'The Paperboy' Trailer

    12:53 pm PDT 8/13/2012
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    Matthew McConaughy, Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron star in Lee Daniels drama about a reporter that returns to his hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate. READ MORE

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  11. Review
    The Paperboy: Cannes Review

    The Paperboy: Cannes Review

    5:22 am PDT 5/24/2012
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    Lee Daniels' Florida-based melodrama, based on Pete Dexter's novel, stars Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron. READ MORE

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Summary

A sexually and racially charged film noir, The Paperboy takes audiences deep into the backwaters of steamy 1960s South Florida, as investigative reporter Ward Jansen and his partner Yardley Acheman chase a sensational, career-making story with the help of Ward’s younger brother Jack and sultry death-row groupie Charlotte Bless.

Company Info

  • Millennium Entertainment Domestic Theatrical Distributor
  • Benaroya Pictures Production Company
  • Lee Daniels Entertainment Production Company
  • Nu Image Films Production Company