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Paperhouse

1988Movie1 h 32 minPG-13

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes100%72%
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes100%72%

Summary

A young girl lost in the loneliness and boredom of reality finds solace in an ill boy, whom she can visit in a surreal dream world that she drew in her school composition book.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Bernard Rose
Written by
Matthew Jacobs, Catherine Storr
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Sarah Radclyffe
Music by
Hans Zimmer, Stanley Myers

Everyone

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Facts

September 10, 1988 · 1 h 32 min · PG-13

Released
September 10, 1988
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$241,278
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Came Back Wrong, Scenery Porn, Jump Scare +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Paperhouse?"

Questions about Paperhouse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paperhouse?

PrimeTubi TV

In the United States, Paperhouse streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Paperhouse worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is Paperhouse okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

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

Will Paperhouse scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

What tropes does Paperhouse use?

Came Back WrongScenery PornJump ScareProduct PlacementArt Initiates LifeNightmare FaceParents as PeopleMan on FireAnd You Were ThereBizarrchitectureThe AlcoholicDeath of a Childand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Came Back Wrong, Scenery Porn, and Jump Scare.