Paperhouse
“A drawing that became a dream. A dream that became reality.”
Synopsis
A young girl lost in the loneliness and boredom of reality finds solace in an ill boy, whom she can visit in a surreal dream world that she drew in her school composition book.
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Paperhouse ≣ 1988 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 6, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$241K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Rose
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Jacobs
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer, Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- Paperhouse
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $241K
- Production Studios
- Working Title
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Rose
Matthew Jacobs, Catherine Storr
Hans Zimmer, Stanley Myers
Mike Southon
Dan Rae
Tim Bevan, Sarah Radclyffe, Dan Ireland, M.J. Peckos
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Rose
Director
Matthew Jacobs
Screenplay
Tim Bevan
Producer
Mike Southon
Director of Photography
Dan Rae
Editor
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Sarah Radclyffe
Producer
Gemma Jackson
Production Design
Nic Ede
Costume Design
Gareth Milne
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paperhouse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paperhouse about?
A young girl lost in the loneliness and boredom of reality finds solace in an ill boy, whom she can visit in a surreal dream world that she drew in her school composition book.
Who directed Paperhouse?
Paperhouse was directed by Bernard Rose.
Who stars in Paperhouse?
The principal cast of Paperhouse includes Charlotte Burke, Elliott Spiers, Glenne Headly, Gemma Jones, Ben Cross.
When was Paperhouse released and how long is it?
Paperhouse was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did Paperhouse make at the box office?
Paperhouse grossed $241K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Paperhouse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paperhouse was composed by Hans Zimmer, Stanley Myers.
Is Paperhouse based on a book or true story?
Paperhouse is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Catherine Storr".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paperhouse?
Paperhouse holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).