A washed-up writer forms an unlikely friendship with a teenager from Long Island.
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Title: Paper Man (2009)
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Cast
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| Lisa Kudrow | ... | Claire Dunn | |
| Jeff Daniels | ... | Richard Dunn | |
| Ryan Reynolds | ... | Captain Excellent | |
| Emma Stone | ... | Abby | |
| Kieran Culkin | ... | Christopher | |
| Hunter Parrish | ... | Bryce | |
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Eric Gilliland | ... | UPS Guy |
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Louis Rosario | ... | Bryce's Posse |
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Conrad Wolfe | ... | Bryce's Posse |
| Arabella Field | ... | Lucy | |
| Chris Parnell | ... | Peter | |
| Brian T. Finney | ... | Mike | |
| Brian Patrick Russell | ... | Dave (as Brian Russell) | |
| Jill Shackner | ... | Sophomore Girl | |
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Violet O'Neill | ... | Makeout Girl |
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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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It's grow-up time. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and a scene of sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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1 May 2014 (South Korea) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$8,613, 25 April 2010, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$15,388, 9 May 2010Company 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 and Performed by Billy Fox
Courtesy of Clean Feed Records
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Second film that Emma Stone and Lisa Kudrow appear in together; the other is Easy A (2010). See more »Goofs
Claire closes the car window after Abby approaches her. In the next shot when she drives away, you can see the window half open (1:33:00). 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
Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jeff Daniels/Joe Manganiello/Mike Vecchione (2018) See more »Soundtracks
Eyeball EyeballWritten and Performed by Billy Fox
Courtesy of Clean Feed Records
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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.