Paterson

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Paterson

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Released Dec 28, 2016

1h 58m

Drama

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Paterson (Adam Driver) is a hardworking bus driver in Paterson, N.J., who follows the same routine every day. He observes the city and listens to fragments of conversations while picking up and dropping off his passengers. Paterson also writes heartfelt poems in a notebook, walks his dog and drinks one beer in a bar after his shift is over. Waiting for him at home is Laura (Golshifteh Farahani), his beloved wife who champions his gift for writing.

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Critics Consensus

Paterson adds another refreshingly unvarnished entry to Jim Jarmusch's filmography -- and another outstanding performance to Adam Driver's career credits.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

It's 2016 and we're still supposed to be impressed with watching a white guy move through life with quiet, alarmingly minimal, disappointments? No, thank you.

Rated: 1-5 stars

Apr 1, 2017

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Kate Taylor

Globe and Mail

As Paterson makes these rounds again and again, Jarmusch unhurriedly crafts a cinematic ode to finding both art and delight in the quotidian.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 10, 2017

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

It's not exactly riveting material, and even Jim Jarmusch - the veteran writer-director who traffics in the day-to-day contemplation of human existence - struggles to make "Paterson" pop.

Rated: C

Feb 10, 2017

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

If you go into Paterson expecting a high-octane film, then you will be sorely disappointed. Instead, once again Jim Jarmusch has created an interesting film that is largely a character study of two everyday people.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 10, 2025

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JD Duran

InSession Film

Paterson‘s characters are endlessly fascinating, but what makes the film captivating is how Jarmusch interweaves them throughout this world.

Rated: A

Aug 20, 2024

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Jarmusch’s approach is minimalist yet subtly robust. His structure resembles stanzas of a poem, and they are filled with relaxed easygoing rhythms that sweep you through from start to finish.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 24, 2022

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HMF B

A poem of a movie. Simple and perfect. Adam Driver is amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/25

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Scott M

Like the bus he drives, this film moves slow and ultimately goes nowhere.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Andreas M

Good casting but horrible poetry and about as much fun as watching my hair grow. No plot. Movies are suppose to entertain. I could tape my own personal life and it would be more interesting. Cupcakes ??? Yikes !

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/15/24

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Javier I

This is literally the worst movie I have ever seen. Golshifteh Farahani's beauty is the only value this movie has. BORING!

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08/10/24

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Aender S

Sometimes I like to watch films in which not much happens, when they're about the appreciable little things in life and the slight changes in daily routines, especially when they are delivered in such friendly warm colours like in Paterson.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/20/24

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Pearl C

One of my favourite films, always special even on a rewatch. Truly altered my brain chemicals

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/24

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Synopsis

Paterson (Adam Driver) is a hardworking bus driver in Paterson, N.J., who follows the same routine every day. He observes the city and listens to fragments of conversations while picking up and dropping off his passengers. Paterson also writes heartfelt poems in a notebook, walks his dog and drinks one beer in a bar after his shift is over. Waiting for him at home is Laura (Golshifteh Farahani), his beloved wife who champions his gift for writing.

Director: Jim Jarmusch
Producer: Joshua Astrachan, Carter Logan
Screenwriter: Jim Jarmusch
Distributor: Bleecker Street Media, Amazon Studios
Production Co: Inkjet, Amazon Studios, Animal Kingdom, Le Pacte, K5 Film
Rating: R (Some Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 28, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 21, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.1M
Runtime: 1h 58m

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