Paperhouse movie poster

Paperhouse

1988 · 1h 32m · Released

PG-13 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.

Read the book by Catherine Storr

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.5 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Paperhouse

Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV.

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Trailer

Paperhouse ≣ 1988 ≣ Trailer

Top cast and crew

Bernard Rose Director
Charlotte Burke Anna Madden
ES Elliott Spiers Marc
Glenne Headly Kate Madden
Gemma Jones Dr. Sarah Nicols
Ben Cross Dad
Jane Bertish Miss Vanstone
SN Sarah Newbold Karen
Steven O'Donnell Dustman
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Frequently asked questions about Paperhouse

Where can I watch Paperhouse in the United States?

Paperhouse is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is Paperhouse on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes. Paperhouse is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Tubi TV.

Can I watch Paperhouse for free?

Paperhouse streams free with ads in the United States on Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Paperhouse?

Paperhouse scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Paperhouse?

Paperhouse stars Charlotte Burke, Elliott Spiers, Glenne Headly, Gemma Jones, and Ben Cross. Bernard Rose is the director.

How long is Paperhouse?

Paperhouse runs 1h 32m (92 minutes).

When did Paperhouse come out?

Paperhouse was released on September 10, 1988.

Which studio made Paperhouse?

Paperhouse was produced by Working Title Films in the United Kingdom.

How much did Paperhouse make at the box office?

Paperhouse grossed $241,278 worldwide.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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