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Paper Tiger

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Two brothers pursue the American Dream but get entangled in a dangerous Russian mafia scheme that terrorizes their family.

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Tomris Laffly Elle 4d
So old-school in its gritty tone, sure-handed camerawork, and timeless visuals that it might be a new American classic. Go to Full Review Peter Howell Toronto Star 5d
Paper Tiger roars out of the chute as one of James Gray’s best films... The finely tuned ensemble is matched by Gray’s lean, sinewy filmmaking. Go to Full Review John Bleasdale Sight & Sound 5d
It humanizes and has empathy for its characters, regardless of their actions or their ultimate fate. Go to Full Review Sarah Manvel Movies We Texted About 3h
A story so foolish that all words of praise for it are meaningless. Go to Full Review Vanessa Thorpe Observer (UK) 3d
Gray paints his story of a corrupt city struggling to play by the rules so lovingly that he moves close to retro pastiche. But the final shootout is a tour de force and makes a rewarding payback. Go to Full Review Juan Luis Caviaro Espinof 5d
4/5
At times, it feels like a horror film. At others, it seems Gray is inspired by Westerns, achieving a final act of incredible tension. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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James Gray

Director

Scarlett Johansson

Actor

Miles Teller

Actor

Adam Driver

Actor

Michael Alix

Actor

Jeff Adler

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Movie Info

Synopsis Two brothers pursue the American Dream but get entangled in a dangerous Russian mafia scheme that terrorizes their family.
Director
James Gray
Producer
Rodrigo Teixeira
Screenwriter
James Gray
Production Co
RT Features, LB Entertainment, AK Production
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 55m