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Paper Towns

2015Movie1 h 49 minPG-13

DramaMystery
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic566.3Rotten Tomatoes58%47%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic566.3Rotten Tomatoes58%47%

Summary

Quentin Jacobsen has spent a lifetime loving the magnificently adventurous Margo Roth Spiegelman from afar.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Jake Schreier
Written by
Michael H. Weber, John Green, Scott Neustadter
Produced by
Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen
Music by
Twin Shadow, Ryan Lott

Everyone

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Facts

June 18, 2015 · 1 h 49 min · PG-13

Released
June 18, 2015
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$86 million
Available in
83 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Kitsch Collection, The Cameo, I Will Find You +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Paper Towns?"

Questions about Paper Towns

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paper Towns?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Paper Towns from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 55 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Paper Towns worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 56).

Is Paper Towns okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Paper Towns good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Paper Towns a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$86 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $86 million worldwide, 7.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Paper Towns use?

Kitsch CollectionThe CameoI Will Find YouAscended ExtraMs. FanserviceCollector of the StrangeDemoted to ExtraLiteral MetaphorCompressed AdaptationThe Cobbler's Children Have No ShoesBeta BitchRemember When You Blew Up a Sun?and 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Kitsch Collection, The Cameo, and I Will Find You.