Paperhouse

Where to Watch Paperhouse (1988) (Legally)

A drawing that became a dream. A dream that became reality.
Sep 10, 1988 GB 92 min 14A
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1988).

Expect a Drama, Fantasy blend, with a runtime close to 92 minutes.

Top billed names include Charlotte Burke, Elliott Spiers, Glenne Headly, Gemma Jones.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

dreams, nightmare, house, lighthouse, disabled child, drawing, childhood, imaginary world, dreaming

Official trailer

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Plot

A young girl lost in the loneliness and boredom of reality finds solace in an ill boy, whom she can visit in a surreal dream world that she drew in her school composition book.

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Main cast

Charlotte Burke
as Anna Madden
Glenne Headly
as Kate Madden
Gemma Jones
as Dr. Sarah Nicols
Jane Bertish
as Miss Vanstone
Gary Bleasdale
as Policeman