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Paper Tiger

6.219751h 40mMovieAdventureDrama

A somewhat prim and proper Englishman is hired as the tutor to the son of the Japanese ambassador. His life changes when he and the boy are kidnapped by terrorists for political purposes.

DirectorKen Annakin
WriterJack Davies
ProducerEuan Lloyd

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Cast · Directed by Ken Annakin

DNDavid Niven
David Niven
'Major' Walter Bradbury
TMToshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Ambassador Kagoyama
HKHardy Krüger
Hardy Krüger
Müller
KA
Kazuhito Ando
Koichi Kagoyama
ITIrene Tsu
Irene Tsu
Talah
IDIvan Desny
Ivan Desny
Foreign Minister
MTMiiko Taka
Miiko Taka
Mme. Kagoyama
JCJeff Corey
Jeff Corey
Mr. King
PDPatricia Donahue
Patricia Donahue
Mrs. King
RPRainer Penkert
Rainer Penkert
Army Colonel
NKNoor Kumalasari
Noor Kumalasari
Ruby
SJSalleh Ben Joned
Salleh Ben Joned
Sokono(Kulagong police chief)

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Paper Tiger — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Paper Tiger?

Paper Tiger is streaming on Philo and Tubi TV in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Paper Tiger on Netflix?

No, Paper Tiger is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Philo and Tubi TV.

Is Paper Tiger on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Paper Tiger isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Philo and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch Paper Tiger for free?

Paper Tiger is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United States.