The Paperboy poster
Where to stream

The Paperboy

5.520121h 47mRMovieThrillerDramaMystery

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

DirectorLee Daniels
WritersLee Daniels·Peter Dexter
ProducersHilary Shor·Avi Lerner

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoCriterion ChannelCriterion ChannelAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsHooplaHooplaTubi TVTubi TVPlexPlexPluto TVPluto TV
Availability shown for Canada · 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

More from Zac Efron · Lead actor

NCIS
NCIS
2003 · 7.6
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
2002 · 7.7
Robot Chicken
Robot Chicken
2005 · 7.6
ER
ER
1994 · 7.8
Entourage
Entourage
2004 · 7.4
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
2005 · 7.6
The Guardian
The Guardian
2001 · 7.0
Firefly
Firefly
2002 · 8.3
The Studio
The Studio
2025 · 7.8
The Lorax
The Lorax
2012 · 6.5
See all fromZac Efron

More from Matthew McConaughey · Co-star actor

King of the Hill
King of the Hill
1997 · 7.4
Interstellar
Interstellar
2014 · 8.5
True Detective
True Detective
2014 · 8.3
Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine
2024 · 7.6
Sex and the City
Sex and the City
1998 · 7.3
The Gentlemen
The Gentlemen
2020 · 7.7
The Wolf of Wall Street
The Wolf of Wall Street
2013 · 8.0
Sing 2
Sing 2
2021 · 7.8
Eastbound & Down
Eastbound & Down
2009 · 7.4
Sing
Sing
2016 · 7.1
See all fromMatthew McConaughey

More from Lee Daniels · Director

Empire
Empire
2015 · 7.1
Star
Star
2016 · 8.0
The Butler
The Butler
2013 · 7.3
The Deliverance
The Deliverance
2024 · 6.0
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
2009 · 7.3
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
2021 · 6.5
Shadowboxer
Shadowboxer
2005 · 5.1
See all fromLee Daniels

More like this

True Crime
True Crime
1999 · 6.5
In the Electric Mist
In the Electric Mist
2009 · 6.1
Manhattan Night
Manhattan Night
2016 · 5.9
The Killer Inside Me
The Killer Inside Me
2010 · 5.8
Sleeping Dogs
Sleeping Dogs
2024 · 7.0
The Life of David Gale
The Life of David Gale
2003 · 7.4
No Man of God
No Man of God
2021 · 6.6
Mississippi Burning
Mississippi Burning
1988 · 7.7
Lockdown
Lockdown
2000 · 6.1
Lock Up
Lock Up
1989 · 6.8
The Dry
The Dry
2021 · 6.8
Triage
Triage
2009 · 6.0

The Paperboy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Paperboy?

The Paperboy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Paperboy on Netflix?

No, The Paperboy is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Criterion Channel.

Is The Paperboy on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Paperboy for free?

The Paperboy is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.