Paper Moon (1973) movie poster

Paper Moon (1973)

"As P.T. Barnum put it, "There's a sucker born every minute.""
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 68%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 84% (RT: 91%, MC: 77) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyCrimeDrama

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Runtime
1h 42m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.9/10 (810 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
Metacritic
77
Cast
Tatum O'Neal as Addie Loggins
Ryan O'Neal as Moses Pray
Madeline Kahn as Trixie Delight
John Hillerman as Deputy Hardin / Jess Hardin
Jessie Lee Fulton as Miss Ollie
Noble Willingham as Mr. Robertson
Randy Quaid as Leroy
P.J. Johnson as Imogene
It's divisive. Only 68% of audiences liked it based on 810 votes. Critics gave it 84%.
Overview
During the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Paper Moon, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Tatum O'Neal spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Peter Bogdanovich cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Paper Moon is a 1973 comedy, crime, drama film directed by Peter Bogdanovich. During the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership. The film has been rated by 810 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Paper Moon delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Paper Moon (1973) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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