The Paper
Directed by Ron Howard
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.
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Top cast
Michael Keaton
Henry Hackett
Robert Duvall
Bernie White
Glenn Close
Alicia Clark
Marisa Tomei
Martha Hackett
Randy Quaid
Michael McDougal
Jason Alexander
Marion Sandusky
Catherine O'Hara
Susan
Jason Robards
Graham Keighley
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Lisa
Jill Hennessy
Deanne White
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Paper online?
The Paper is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.
Is The Paper on Netflix?
No — The Paper is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track.
Can I rent or buy The Paper online?
Yes. In United States, The Paper can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Paper?
The Paper is not currently included with a streaming subscription in any of the countries we track, though it may be available to rent or buy digitally.
Streaming availability last checked on August 19, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
