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Paper Lion

6.819681h 47mMovieComedy

Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a "Sports Illustrated" article.

DirectorAlex March
WriterLawrence Roman
ProducerStuart Millar

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Cast · Directed by Alex March

AAAlan Alda
Alan Alda
George Plimpton
LHLauren Hutton
Lauren Hutton
Kate
JSJoe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
AKAlex Karras
Alex Karras
Alex Karras
SRSugar Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray Robinson
VL
Vince Lombardi
Vince Lombardi
FGFrank Gifford
Frank Gifford
Frank Gifford
DDDavid Doyle
David Doyle
Oscar
ATAnn Turkel
Ann Turkel
Susan
JG
John Gordy
John Gordy
ML
Mike Lucci
Mike Lucci
PS
Pat Studstill
Pat Studstill

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Paper Lion — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Paper Lion?

Paper Lion isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is Paper Lion on Netflix?

No, Paper Lion is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Paper Lion on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Paper Lion isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Paper Lion for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Paper Lion?

Paper Lion hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 2, 1968. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Paper Lion based on a true story?

Yes — Paper Lion is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).