Paperboy, The

Paperboy, The

2012

Eldest son Ward Jansen is a star reporter for a Miami newspaper and has returned home with close friend Yardley to investigate a racial murder case. Younger brother Jack Jansen has returned home after a failed stint at university as a star swimmer. To help give his life some direction, Ward gives Jack a job on their investigation as their driver. But into the mix comes the fiancée of the imprisoned convict who stirs up confusing feelings of love and lust for the young Jack. Meanwhile, Ward and Yardley's investigation stirs up deep-rooted issues of race and acceptance which could cause serious consequences for everyone involved.
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JBscale
44
Mediocre

Film Detail

Genre
Thriller - Drama
Length
1 hr. 47 mins.
US Theatrical Release
October 5, 2012
US Box Office
$692,640 (#5975 of 7074)
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
R
Restricted
Language, Strong Sexual Content, Violence

Collection Detail

Release Method
Blu-ray Single Disc
Aquired Format
Aspect Ratio
WS 2.40:1
Audio
English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Studio
Millennium Media
Released
January 22, 2013
Acquired Date
June 11, 2013
Times Seen
1 Time
Last Watched
June 24, 2013

Actors

Zac Efron
Zac Efron
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
John Cusack
John Cusack
David Oyelowo
David Oyelowo
Scott Glenn
Scott Glenn
Ned Bellamy
Ned Bellamy
Nealla Gordon
Nealla Gordon
Macy Gray
Macy Gray
Peter Murnik
Peter Murnik

Directors

Lee Daniels
Lee Daniels

Producers

Lee Daniels
Lee Daniels
Ed Cathell III
Ed Cathell III
Cassian Elwes
Cassian Elwes
Hilary Shor
Hilary Shor

Writers

Lee Daniels
Lee Daniels
Peter Dexter
Peter Dexter

Special Features

Featurettes
  • Behind the Scenes
  • Cast and Crew Interviews
Other
  • Director Interview
  • Featurettes

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User Reviews

Ratings

JB Users
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RT Rotten
46%
Tomatometer
145 votes
RT Stale
33%
Popcornmeter
856 votes
METASCORE
45
38 votes
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
40,600 votes