Paperman

Paperman (2012)

  • 97% want to see it
    (66 ratings)

First-time director John Kahrs showcases a minimalist black-and-white style with Paperman, an innovative animated short about a lonely young man in mid-century New York City who relies on his heart, imagination, a stack of papers-and a little luck-to change his destiny and win the girl of his… More

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Directed By
Genres
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Animation
Walt Disney Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Felix Vasquez Jr., Cinema Crazed

    Lends a sense of wonder to simplicity.

  • Leonard Maltin, Leonard Maltin's Picks

    Paperman... is perfection itself.

  • Mike Scott, Times-Picayune

    Among the most beautiful shorts to come out of Disney in recent memory.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Manu G


    Serendipity in New York. Excellent Short Film! Paperman is the perfect mix of laughter, romance and fantasy. The black and white style is visually stunning! The animators have outdone themselves with the classic style that almost makes the technology disappear, which is a wonderful… More

  • Thomas J


    I do not understand why it won an OSCAR, Cute at best.

  • Everett J


    Up for best animated short at the Oscars, and this is my favorite. Probably the best "romantic" film I've seen in years. It's funny, sweet, and just beautiful to look at. Saw this in the theater with "Wreck it Ralph" and have watched it multiple times… More

  • Flutie A


    This is attached to 'Wreck-It Ralph'....As the description notes above, it's a minimalistic black-and-white style, which works incredibly well. Such a simple story executed masterfully. I really hope it's included on the Blu-ray.

  • Byron B


    Possibly the most seen of the Oscar nominated animated shorts, since it showed before Wreck-It Ralph and I have seen several people share it online. It is super romantic and magical. The black and white (with touches of red) hand drawn animation is stunning. It might just be the… More

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