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Where to watch Paperhouse (1988) tonight

Paperhouse (1988) runs 1 h 32 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.5 from 161 TMDB members. A young girl lost in the loneliness and boredom of reality finds solace in an ill boy, whom she can visit in a surreal dream world that she drew in her school composition book.

Runtime
1 h 32 min — ends 9:32 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Released
September 10, 1988
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 from 161 votes
Director
Bernard Rose
Starring
Charlotte Burke, Elliott Spiers, Glenne Headly, Gemma Jones
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Fantasy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is Paperhouse?
Paperhouse is 1 h 32 min long (92 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:32 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Paperhouse rated?
Paperhouse is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Paperhouse a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Fantasy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Paperhouse?
In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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