Paperboys

2001 0h 41m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 14

Documentary

Synopsis

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This documentary follows six paperboys from Stillwater, Minnesota, showcasing interviews and scenes of them biking through their daily delivery routes. It highlights the shift in American culture, where adults are now taking on a job once dominated by young teens.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Donny Foster
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Greg Gonsior
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Nick Judkins
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Brandon Kindshy
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Andrew Merton
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Tyler Rowen
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Mills
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 41-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mike Mills, shot by Joaquín Baca-Asay. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Haines Hall shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Donny Foster and Greg Gonsior and Nick Judkins carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0372459 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mike Mills directs. Joaquín Baca-Asay behind the camera. Haines Hall cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 41-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
225 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Mike Mills, shot by Joaquín Baca-Asay. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Haines Hall shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Donny Foster and Greg Gonsior and Nick Judkins carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0372459 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.