Paper Planes

2014·Movie
1h 36min

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

If at first you don't succeed, fly, fly again!

Dylan discovers he has a talent for making paper planes. He has a chance to compete in a world championship, but he'll have to face bullies and self-doubt to do so.
Family FilmComing-of-Age StoryPaper Airplane CompetitionUnderdog StoryHeartwarmingInspirationalGood PerformancesFeel-Good MovieOvercoming Adversity

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Questions about Paper Planes

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Where can I stream Paper Planes legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Paper Planes worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Paper Planes?

1 h 36 min

Paper Planes runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Paper Planes?

Critics85
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate Paper Planes higher (85) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Paper Planes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Paper Planes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Paper Planes in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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