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The Paper Chase

6.819731h 53mPGMovieDrama

A first-year law student struggles with balancing his coursework and his relationship with the daughter of a stern professor.

DirectorJames Bridges
WriterJames Bridges
ProducersRodrick Paul·Robert C. Thompson

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Cast · Directed by James Bridges

TBTimothy Bottoms
Timothy Bottoms
James T. Hart
LWLindsay Wagner
Lindsay Wagner
Susan Fields
JHJohn Houseman
John Houseman
Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.
GBGraham Beckel
Graham Beckel
Franklin Ford III
JNJames Naughton
James Naughton
Kevin Brooks
EHEdward Herrmann
Edward Herrmann
Thomas Craig Anderson
CNCraig Richard Nelson
Craig Richard Nelson
Willis Bell
RL
Robert Lydiard
O'Connor
LBLenny Baker
Lenny Baker
William Moss
DCDavid Clennon
David Clennon
Toombs
RBRegina Baff
Regina Baff
Asheley Brooks
IH
Irma Hurley
Mrs. Weasal

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The Paper Chase — streaming FAQ

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The Paper Chase isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Paper Chase on Netflix?

No, The Paper Chase is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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The Paper Chase isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.