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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 May 28
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 May 26
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 May 26
It humanizes and has empathy for its characters, regardless of their actions or their ultimate fate. Go to Full Review Alex Billington FirstShowing.net 4d
7.5/10
James Gray continues to show that he's best at telling low key, refined, focused stories about multifaceted individuals caught up in sticky situations they can't control. Go to Full Review Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film 5d
3/5
The issue is that if you strip out the elevated craft and A-list performances, what is left is the sort of bread-and-butter plot arc Cagney & Lacey used to rely on back in the day. Go to Full Review Jorge (JJ) Negrete Cine Premiere Jun 5
4/5
In Paper Tiger, Gray doesn't seek to make a political or social statement but rather aspires to something far more ambitious: to create a tragedy. [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

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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