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5.7
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Cast & Crew

Lee Daniels
As Bartender
Lee Daniels
Director
Nicole Kidman
As Charlotte Bless
John Cusack
As Hillary Van Wetter
Matthew McConaughey
As Ward Jansen
David Oyelowo
As Yardley Acheman
Scott Glenn
As W.W. Jansen
Faizon Love
As Comedian

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The Paperboy is a thrilling drama that follows investigative reporter Ward Jansen and his partner Yardley Acheman as they investigate the case of Hillary Van Wetter, a man convicted of murdering a corrupt local sheriff in 1965. Ward and Yardley believe that Van Wetter was framed and enlist the help of Ward's younger brother Jack and Charlotte Bless, a mysterious woman who has fallen in love with Van Wetter through their correspondence. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover secrets and lies that lead them down a dangerous path filled with twists and turns. The film features an all-star cast, including Matthew McConaughey and Zac Efron, and is based on the bestselling novel by Peter Dexter.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Paperboy include Shutter Island, Coherence, Gone Girl, Chloe, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Suburbicon.

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The Paperboy was released in theaters on October 5, 2012.