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Paper Tiger

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In 1986 New York, a naive engineer accepts a seemingly lucrative business proposition from his brother, a former cop. But when one of them witnesses something he wasn't meant to see, the siblings find themselves pulled into a dangerous confrontation with the newly emerging Russian mafia.
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James Gray

Director

Adam Driver

Gary Pearl

Scarlett Johansson

Linda Pearl

Miles Teller

Irwin Pearl

Michael Alix

Frank de Costa

Rosslyn Luke

Anita

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Zachary Barnes Wall Street Journal Oct 10, 2026
Pointedly reminiscent at times of movies by such masters as Alfred Hitchcock and Michael Mann, the film is a classically crafted, period-evocative drama of often claustrophobic emotional tension. Go to Full Review Kristy Puchko Mashable Sep 28, 2026
Paper Tiger is a uniquely thrilling and purposefully infuriating family drama. Go to Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast Sep 26, 2026
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 Katie Hogan She Likes Movies 4 days ago
Save from the impressive ending scenes and shoot in the long grass, there isn’t much to take up from Paper Tiger and it won’t be a film that stays with you for long. Go to Full Review Oscar Aitchison Battle Royale With Cheese 4 days ago
4.5/5
There’s an almost Shakespearean level of heft to the themes of sacrifice and the urge to not only survive but thrive in Paper Tiger. Go to Full Review Joaquín Chang Cinencuentro 5 days ago
...what James Gray achieves with Paper Tiger is a deeply human feature film in which the family aspect stands out effortlessly, allowing the characters to rediscover the meaning of caring for those who need you most...[Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In 1986 New York, a naive engineer accepts a seemingly lucrative business proposition from his brother, a former cop. But when one of them witnesses something he wasn't meant to see, the siblings find themselves pulled into a dangerous confrontation with the newly emerging Russian mafia.
Director
James Gray
Producer
Rodrigo Teixeira
Screenwriter
James Gray
Distributor
NEON
Production Co
AK Production, LB Entertainment
Rating
R (Language and Some Violence)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 13, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 55m
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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