The Paperboy

The Paperboy is a 2012 American thriller, drama, and LGBTQ-related film directed by Lee Daniels. Pete Dexter and Lee Daniels wrote the screenplay, based on a work by Pete Dexter. The cast includes Matthew McConaughey, Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman, and John Cusack. Lee Daniels and Avi Lerner produced the film, with Jan de Bont and Boaz Davidson serving as executive producers. Production companies include Millennium Media, Lee Daniels Entertainment, and Nu Image.

The narrative is set in Florida, where a reporter returns to his hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate. Filming took place in Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Florida. The film has a runtime of 107 minutes and was released in 2012. It was distributed by Millennium Media and Netflix via video on demand. The budget was $12,500,000, with revenue of $1,353,868.

Critical assessments include a Bechdel test evaluation. Review scores include 45%, 5.2/10, and 45/100. The film received an R rating and earned 5 wins and 12 nominations, including nominations for an AACTA International Award for Best Actress, a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.