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10 Best Movies Like The Paper Boy

If you loved The Paper Boy, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Star!

Star!

1968★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Paper Boy for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Gertrude Lawrence rises to stage stardom at the cost of happiness....

#2
Lola's Secret

Lola's Secret

1984★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Paper Boy for fans of Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Young man has his dreams come true when the sexy new maid seduces him. But she also has a secret that leads to trouble....

#3
Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School

Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School

2008★ 9.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Paper Boy for fans of Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When Alex is caught using magic to clean her room she is forced to go to wizard school with Justin. Max and Jerry camp out on the terrace to prove their manhood....

#4
Urotsukidōji III: Return of the Overfiend

Urotsukidōji III: Return of the Overfiend

1993★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Paper Boy for fans of Animation. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

As the Overfiend slumbers, the mad emperor Caesar rises to power, enslaving a new race of demon beasts. Into this cruel existence is born the Lord of Chaos, the Overfiend's nemesis...

#5
Fatal Affair

Fatal Affair

2020★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Paper Boy for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After a brief encounter with David Hammond, an old college friend, successful lawyer Ellie Warren tries to mend her marriage with her husband Marcus. But she finds herself caught i...

#6
The Wise Guys

The Wise Guys

1965★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Paper Boy for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Hector Valentin returns to France from Canada when he inherits a small sawmill. He has difficulties restarting the run-down operation which has inefficient workers and is hampered ...