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Paperhouse (1988)

Movie ★ 6.5 92 min

Drama Fantasy

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.

Bernard Rose Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 10, 1988
Runtime
92 min
Rating
PG-13
Box office
$241,278
IMDb
tt0098061
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Themes

Cast

Charlotte Burke Charlotte Burke Anna Madden Elliott Spiers Marc Glenne Headly Glenne Headly Kate Madden Gemma Jones Gemma Jones Dr. Sarah Nicols Ben Cross Ben Cross Dad Jane Bertish Jane Bertish Miss Vanstone Sarah Newbold Karen Steven O'Donnell Steven O'Donnell Dustman Samantha Cahill Sharon Gary Bleasdale Gary Bleasdale Policeman Karen Gledhill Karen Gledhill Nurse Barbara Keogh Barbara Keogh Hotel Receptionist

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Frequently asked questions

What is Paperhouse about?
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.
Who directed Paperhouse?
Paperhouse was directed by Bernard Rose.
Who stars in Paperhouse?
Paperhouse stars Charlotte Burke, Elliott Spiers, Glenne Headly, Gemma Jones.
When was Paperhouse released?
Paperhouse is a 1988 drama, fantasy film.
Where can I watch Paperhouse?
You can watch Paperhouse with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.