

A drawing that became a dream. A dream that became reality.
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.
Paperhouse (1988) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Bernard Rose. It stars Charlotte Burke, Elliott Spiers, and Glenne Headly. The film runs for 1 hour 32 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 159 votes.

Charlotte Burke
Anna Madden
Elliott Spiers
Marc

Glenne Headly
Kate Madden

Gemma Jones
Dr. Sarah Nicols

Ben Cross
Dad

Jane Bertish
Miss Vanstone
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Paperhouse stars Charlotte Burke, Elliott Spiers, Glenne Headly, and Gemma Jones, and was directed by Bernard Rose.
Paperhouse has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes.
Paperhouse was released in 1988.
Paperhouse is a drama and fantasy film.
Paperhouse holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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