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The Paper

6.619941h 52mRMovieComedyDrama

Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchet-man Alicia Clark—Henry's nemesis—impose unpopular cutbacks.

DirectorRon Howard
WritersDavid Koepp·Stephen Koepp
ProducersTodd Hallowell·Brian Grazer

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ron Howard

MKMichael Keaton
Michael Keaton
Henry Hackett
RDRobert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Bernie White
GCGlenn Close
Glenn Close
Alicia Clark
MTMarisa Tomei
Marisa Tomei
Martha Hackett
RQRandy Quaid
Randy Quaid
Michael McDougal
JAJason Alexander
Jason Alexander
Marion Sandusky
COCatherine O'Hara
Catherine O'Hara
Susan
JRJason Robards
Jason Robards
Graham Keighley
SHSiobhan Fallon Hogan
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Lisa
JHJill Hennessy
Jill Hennessy
Deanne White
SGSpalding Gray
Spalding Gray
Paul Bladden
LTLynne Thigpen
Lynne Thigpen
Janet

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Is The Paper on Netflix?

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

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