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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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Cast & Crew

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James Gray

Director

Scarlett Johansson

Linda Pearl

Miles Teller

Irwin Pearl

Adam Driver

Gary Pearl

Michael Alix

Frank de Costa

Rosslyn Luke

Anita

Critics Reviews

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Kristy Puchko Mashable 2 days ago
Paper Tiger is a uniquely thrilling and purposefully infuriating family drama. Go to Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast 5 days ago
Pulsates with heart, rancor, and terror—thanks, in no small part, to standout performances from its illustrious leads Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, and Miles Teller. Go to Full Review Monica Castillo AV Club 5 days ago
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Paper Tiger is a cross-city odyssey that feels of its time but also of the moment. Go to Full Review Diane Carson AWFJ.org 13 hrs ago
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In director James Gray’s "Paper Tiger" a get rich quick scheme tears a Jewish family apart in 1986 Queens, New York as ex-NYPD cop Gary Pearl and his brother Irwin, an engineer, become involved with Russian operatives. It quickly becomes a nightmare. Go to Full Review Jason Adams Pajiba 13 hrs ago
The best film of James Gray's career... a riveting crime thriller that contains career-best work from Adam Driver and Miles Teller Go to Full Review Paula Farmer culturevulture.net 1 day ago
There is nothing traditional or typical about the results. “Paper Tiger” brilliantly captures a specific time and sense of place while weaving together complex characters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Distributor
NEON
Production Co
RT Features, LB Entertainment, AK Production
Rating
R (Language and Some Violence)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 13, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 55m
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