The Paper

1994

Action / Comedy / Drama

22
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 67% · 37 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 67% · 5K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.7/10 10 17063 17.1K

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Plot summary

Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchet-man Alicia Clark—Henry's nemesis—impose unpopular cutbacks.

Director

Ron Howard Photo
Ron Howard

Top cast

Catherine O'Hara Photo
Catherine O'Hara as Susan
Jack O'Connell Photo
Jack O'Connell as Press Operator
Jim Meskimen Photo
Jim Meskimen as Tom
Cheryl Howard Photo
Cheryl Howard as Redheaded Barmaid
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874.59 MB
1280*700
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 52 min
Seeds 12
1.63 GB
1904*1040
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 52 min
Seeds 26

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by imseeg 8 / 10

The Paper is my baby!

Fast and witty story about 1 day in the life of a newspaper journalist. Workaholic Michael Keaton is addicted to his feverish deadline job at the daily newspaper.While his wife Marisa Tomei is pregnant he still wont take time to support her because he is rushing to make the newspapers deadline. Will they release the paper in time for todays deadline or not? "The Paper" is a somewhat romantic and feverish portrayal of a days work at a newspaper and it makes for great cinema! Seen "The Paper" many times now. It isnt a masterpiece, but is so enjoyable to watch again and again, because the characters are so loveable and full of charm and wit. The actors Michael Keaton, Glenn Close, Marisa Tomei and Robert Duvall are to thank for that. They carry this movie with ease! Lovely, energetic and witty picture! Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.Ron Howard makes another feelgoodmovie with "The Paper". Never too sentimental, never too cliche without humour softening it, Ron Howard finds the right balance. I believe that in "The Paper" director Ron Howard is at his peak. I feel really good having watched this fast, witty and sometimes romantic flick!
Reviewed by Isaac5855 6 / 10

A Slick but Superficial Comedy Drama with an Impressive All-Star Cast

THE PAPER was a glossy but substance-challenged comedy drama that is supposed to provide an incisive look into the daily running of a large metropolitan newspaper. Michael Keaton stars as Henry Hackett, a maverick reporter trying to get the facts accurate on the biggest story of the decade while simultaneously chasing down a better job at another paper. The impressive supporting cast includes Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Marisa Tomei, Randy Quaid, Jason Alexander, Catherine O'Hara, Spalding Gray, Lynne Thigpen, and a classy cameo by Jason Robards as the paper's publisher. No, there's not a lot going on here, but the all-star cast makes it worth a peek.
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