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Paterson (2016)

โ€œBeauty is often found in the smallest details.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 2,126 votes 1h 58m r ComedyRomanceDrama

#80 of 305 films from 2016 #661 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jim Jarmusch ยท Written by Jim Jarmusch

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Overview

A week in the life of Paterson, a poet bus driver, and his wife Laura, a very creative artist, who live in Paterson, New Jersey, hometown of many famous poets and artists.

Cast

Adam Driveras Paterson
Golshifteh Farahanias Laura
Nellieas Marvin
Rizwan Manjias Donny
Dominic Lirianoas Boy on Bus 1
Jaden Michaelas Boy on Bus 2
Barry Shabaka Henleyas Doc
Trevor Parhamas Sam
Troy T. Parhamas Dave
Brian McCarthyas Jimmy
Frank Hartsas Luis
Luis Da Silva, Jr.as Blood in Convertible
Chasten Harmonas Marie
William Jackson Harperas Everett

Facts

Release dateNovember 17, 2016
Runtime118 min (1h 58m) โ€” longer as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$2,152,738 (0.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt5247022

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Questions

How long is Paterson?
Paterson runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Is Paterson worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 2,126 votes, which places it #80 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 74%) and #661 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Paterson?
Paterson was directed by Jim Jarmusch. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Night on Earth (1991), Down by Law (1986), Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999).
Who stars in Paterson?
Adam Driver as Paterson; Golshifteh Farahani as Laura; Nellie as Marvin; Rizwan Manji as Donny; Dominic Liriano as Boy on Bus 1; Jaden Michael as Boy on Bus 2.
What is Paterson rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Paterson?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6403.

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