Paperhouse

1988·Movie
1h 32min·PG-13
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes100%71%

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Paperhouse fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A drawing that became a dream. A dream that became reality.

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.
Psychological HorrorSurreal Dream WorldFantasy ElementsComing-of-AgeMelancholic AtmosphereEerie and UnsettlingCharacter-DrivenIntriguing MysteryVisual Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
Bernard Rose, Libbie Barr, Rupert Ryle-Hodges
Written by:
Matthew Jacobs, Catherine Storr
Produced by:
Tim Bevan, Ros Hubbard, Dan Ireland
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer, Stanley Myers, Peter Maxwell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Paperhouse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paperhouse legally?

PrimeTubi TV

Paperhouse is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Paperhouse worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Paperhouse rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Paperhouse?

1 h 32 min

Paperhouse runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Paperhouse?

Critics100
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Paperhouse higher (100) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Paperhouse in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Paperhouse?

11ATAUCADEESGBGGIEINNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Paperhouse in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Paperhouse, including Came Back Wrong, Scenery Porn, Jump Scare.

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