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The Paperboy

5.520121h 47mMA15+MovieThrillerDramaMystery

A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.

DirectorLee Daniels
WritersPeter Dexter·Lee Daniels
ProducersMark Gill·Hilary Shor

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lee Daniels

ZEZac Efron
Zac Efron
Jack Jansen
MMMatthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey
Ward Jansen
NKNicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
Charlotte Bless
DODavid Oyelowo
David Oyelowo
Yardley Acheman
MGMacy Gray
Macy Gray
Anita / Narrator
JCJohn Cusack
John Cusack
Hillary Van Wetter
SGScott Glenn
Scott Glenn
W.W. Jansen
NBNed Bellamy
Ned Bellamy
Tyree van Wetter
NGNealla Gordon
Nealla Gordon
Ellen Guthrie
EBEdrick Browne
Edrick Browne
Hustler #1
KWKevin Waterman
Kevin Waterman
Victim
DH
Danny Hanemann
Sheriff Thurmond Call

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The Paperboy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Paperboy?

The Paperboy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Paperboy on Netflix?

No, The Paperboy is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is The Paperboy on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Paperboy is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Paperboy for free?

The Paperboy is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.