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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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Ed Potton The Times (UK) 12h
2/5
Gary’s claim that the hoods are all talk proves to be wide of the mark, but the film is very much a paper tiger -- what feels at first like a prestige production is ultimately toothless and unconvincing. Go to Full Review Hannah Strong Little White Lies 12h
Paper Tiger might be a jaunt through familiar territory for Gray, but it’s never less compelling for it, a clear-eyed requiem for a sort of humanity that feels like it’s slipping through our fingers with each passing year. Go to Full Review Stephanie Zacharek TIME Magazine 12h
Paper Tiger is old school in the best way, the kind of movie so many American directors have forgotten how to make, if they ever learned in the first place. Go to Full Review Ryan McQuade AwardsWatch 3h
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As cliché as it sounds, the real Paper Tiger was James Gray all along, an artist that seems to be one of the best working directors today, continuing to build anticipation for his latest film, but shouldn’t be trusted to deliver the goods. Go to Full Review James Mottram South China Morning Post 3h
3.5/5
With Gray juggling a lot of balls here – home life, health, happiness – Paper Tiger is an absorbing, if not perfect, study of the dark side of the American dream. Go to Full Review Patrick Cremona Radio Times 12h
3/5
There's plenty here to savour, and more than enough for Gray's relatively small but extremely devoted band of die-hards to celebrate. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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James Gray

Director

Scarlett Johansson

Actor

Miles Teller

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Adam Driver

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Michael Alix

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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