Paper Man
“A little imagination goes a long way”
Synopsis
A coming-of-middle-age comedy that chronicles the unlikely friendship between failed author Richard Dunne and a Long Island teen who teaches him a thing or two about growing up, all under the disapproving eye of his long-suffering wife and his imaginary Superhero friend.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Paper Man (2009) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-09
Top Cast
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Jeff Daniels
Richard Dunn
Emma Stone
Abby
Ryan Reynolds
Captain Excellent
Lisa Kudrow
Claire Dunn
Kieran Culkin
Christopher
Hunter Parrish
Bryce
Arabella Field
Lucy
Chris Parnell
Peter
Eric Gilliland
UPS Guy
Louis Rosario
Bryce's Posse
Conrad Wolfe
Bryce's Posse
Brian T. Finney
Mike
Brian Patrick Russell
Dave
Jill Shackner
Sophomore Girl
Violet O'Neill
Makeout Girl
Michael Heintzman
Park Ranger
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kieran Mulroney, Michele Mulroney
- Screenplay & Story
- Kieran Mulroney, Michele Mulroney
- Original Score
- Mark McAdam
- Original Title
- Paper Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $14K
- Production Studios
- Koch Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kieran Mulroney, Michele Mulroney
Kieran Mulroney, Michele Mulroney
Mark McAdam
Eigil Bryld
Sam Seig
Dan Fireman, Guymon Casady, Darin Friedman, Art Spigel, Ara Katz
Department Leadership Roster
Kieran Mulroney
Director
Michele Mulroney
Director
Mark McAdam
Original Music Composer
Kieran Mulroney
Screenplay
Juliet Polcsa
Costume Design
Guymon Casady
Producer
Michele Mulroney
Screenplay
Sam Seig
Editor
Bill Groom
Production Design
Art Spigel
Producer
Ara Katz
Producer
Richard N. Gladstein
Producer
Eigil Bryld
Director of Photography
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paper Man about?
A coming-of-middle-age comedy that chronicles the unlikely friendship between failed author Richard Dunne and a Long Island teen who teaches him a thing or two about growing up, all under the disapproving eye of his long-suffering wife and his imaginary Superhero friend.
Who directed Paper Man?
Paper Man was directed by Kieran Mulroney, Michele Mulroney.
Who stars in Paper Man?
The principal cast of Paper Man includes Jeff Daniels, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Lisa Kudrow, Kieran Culkin.
When was Paper Man released and how long is it?
Paper Man was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Paper Man make at the box office?
Paper Man grossed $14K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Paper Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paper Man was composed by Mark McAdam.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paper Man?
Paper Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).