Paper Moon (1973)
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
- Ryan O'Neal
- Tatum O'Neal
- Madeline Kahn
- John Hillerman
- P.J. Johnson
- Jessie Lee Fulton
- James N. Harrell
- Lila Waters
- Noble Willingham
- Bob Young
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- Jun 1, 2020
A scowling 9-year-old girl smokes cigarettes and does crimes. What more could anyone want from a movie?
Patrick WillemsMay 6, 2020tatum o'neal charges that rich lady $24 for a bible. i ran that through an inflation calculator and $24 in the 1930s would amount to about $420 today............ok, werk
KYKFeb 25, 2013I can't think of many other films that stay heartwarming without being corny so gracefully. It is SO RARE to see a film that can make you laugh and cry without manipulating you into it - there is no swelling music here, no trademark Hollywood "LOOK AT THIS! FEEL SOMETHING!"…
sydney - May 18, 2020
A soft smile of a movie. The little :') emoticon come to life. I can't wait to watch it again. After four films I'm ready to say it– this Bogdanovich guy ("Peter" to his friends) has really got something! Hope he makes more movies. I'm a Bogdanofan!
demi adejuyigbeSep 27, 2025this film has impeccable bone structure
KarstenSep 22, 2020Ryan O'Neal casually handing his nine-year-old daughter a lit cigarette has got to be one of the funniest images ever committed to celluloid
liam f - Apr 23, 2020
“we just have to keep on veering, that's all.”this movie is so many things to me. It’s my anxiety forcing me to miss days and days of school. It’s me waking up at 6am and begging my dad not to make me go because I just can’t deal with it all again today. this movie is my…
eelyMay 8, 2016Daddy Ryan O'Neal is so hot I can't handle this
Aaron MichaelMay 4, 2020well. add him to the list of hot reluctant father figures whose hearts open up as the film progresses aka the best trope in film
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- ParanoidAndroid24 likedPaper Moon
sweet movie about an unlikely pairing of con artists. child tatum is the principal driving force of the movie thanks to her very fitting and skilled acting. enjoyable watch with good pacing and story.
Kward0610 lovedPaper MoonOne of the greatest movies ever made. A phenomenal story and some great performances, especially from Tatum O’Neal. A must watch
Mickerdoo lovedPaper MoonCharming con man uses cute little girl. Amazing father/daughter chemistry. Ryan is so cool and well played. Plus you get Khan!
- CvptvinHowdy lovedPaper Moon
You still owe me $200! I love this even more on a rewatch, and the 4K Criterion is amazing!
Ciaran Fourrier lovedPaper MoonA great story about an unlikely criminal duo. Clever writing and great comedic moments
Vogue Italia likedPaper Moon3/19/26: Nice! Cute! Sweet and funny. (Liiiiil bit overhyped)
- armin abasi lovedPaper Moon
Most underrated and beautiful move that has ever been made
DANK lovedPaper MoonGreat movie about an unlikely pair of con artists.
DGG likedPaper MoonIf you’ve seen it, it’s worth a revisit. Amazing!
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Tatum O’Neal creates a character out of thin air, makes us watch her every moment and literally makes the movie work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paper Moon (1973) (1973) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Paper Moon (1973) (1973)?
The movie is 1hr 42min long.
What's Paper Moon (1973) (1973) about?
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.
Who's the cast of Paper Moon (1973) (1973)?
- Ryan O'Neal as Moses Pray
- Tatum O'Neal as Addie Loggins
- Madeline Kahn as Trixie Delight
- John Hillerman as Deputy Hardin, Jess Hardin
- P.J. Johnson as Imogene
- Jessie Lee Fulton as Miss Ollie
- James N. Harrell as The Minister
- Lila Waters as The Minister's Wife
- Noble Willingham as Mr. Robertson
- Bob Young as Gas Station Attendant
Who's the director behind Paper Moon (1973) (1973)?
Peter Bogdanovich directed Paper Moon (1973) (1973).
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