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Paper Man (2009) 6.6
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Metascore: 37/100
Reviews: 39 user | 76 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com A washed-up writer forms an unlikely friendship with a teenager from Long Island. |
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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. Written by Anonymous
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A little imagination goes a long way See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and a scene of sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
15 June 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Tempo de Crescer See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$8,613 (USA) (23 April 2010)Gross:
$15,388 (USA) (7 May 2010)Company Credits
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[Richard and Claire arrive by car to a house]
Richard Dunn: Pictures didn't do it justice.
Claire Dunn: Oh!
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Written by Chandler Travis
Performed by The Incredible Casuals
Courtesy of Iddy Biddy
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Did You Know?
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This is the 2nd movie in which Jeff Daniels (I) plays a character with the last name Dunn. In Dumb & Dumber he plays Harry Dunne. See more »Goofs
Richard's first beer is draft perfect, then the bartender holds a bad beer in his hands. In the next shot, it is perfect again. The next shot shows the bad beer again, and then it even dies completely (and there's less beer) in Richard hands, only to be perfect again when he takes his first sip. See more »Quotes
[first lines][Richard and Claire arrive by car to a house]
Richard Dunn: Pictures didn't do it justice.
Claire Dunn: Oh!
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Connections
Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Kick-Ass/Death at a Funeral/The Joneses (2010) See more »Soundtracks
"This World"Written by Chandler Travis
Performed by The Incredible Casuals
Courtesy of Iddy Biddy
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Just finished watching Paper Man and I wanted to express what a great film I think this is. From beginning to end the movie is touching and full of sublime humor. Sometimes happy, and sometimes sad, the emotional weight leaves you feeling for all of the characters. Jeff and Emma turn in fantastic performances and Ryan's presence brought a smile to all of his scenes. Anyone who has ever felt a bit lost in life will instantly connect with this film, it is inspiring and reminds us that great movies can still be about the little things and characters in all of us. For a debut film, the directors are off to a great start, we need movies like this to remind us that film can still be an art, and does not always have to be about CGI blowouts.