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Paper Roses

8.0197152mMovieDramaTV Movie

Facing retirement, elderly journalist Clarence Hubbard reflects on the pointlessness of a life wasted writing banal tabloid human interest, animal, and crime stories. Rather than go quietly to tend roses in a garden, Hubbard begins a…

DirectorBarry Davis
WriterDennis Potter
ProducerKenith Trodd

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Cast · Directed by Barry Davis

BMBill Maynard
Bill Maynard
Clarence Hubbard
DGDonald Gee
Donald Gee
John Chart
ADAimée Delamain
Aimée Delamain
Mrs Hubbard
JCJohn Carson
John Carson
Joe
DJ
Dudley Jones
The Critic
DP
Desmond Perry
Harold Bladdy
JGJoe Gladwin
Joe Gladwin
Messenger

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Paper Roses — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Paper Roses?

Paper Roses isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Paper Roses on Netflix?

No, Paper Roses is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Paper Roses on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Paper Roses isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Paper Roses for free?

Paper Roses isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Paper Roses?

Paper Roses hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 1, 1971. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.