Paper Moon
During the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership.
Release Year
1973
Runtime
102 min
Audience Score
7.9
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Story Snapshot
During the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership.
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Paper Moon is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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