2026 · Film
Paper Tiger
James Gray's crime drama about two brothers in 1986 Queens whose shot at a lucrative business deal entangles their family with the Russian mob.
Release Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 Expected
Checked by Movie Mandala, Sun, 15 Nov, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaPaper Tiger releases on 27 November 2026 (expected but not yet official). We will add where to watch it once it is out.
Releases Fri, 27 Nov, 2026Expected
The story
In Queens in 1986, engineer Irwin Pearl and his older brother Gary, a former police officer, chase a business opportunity that promises to change their fortunes. The scheme draws them into the orbit of Simeon Bogoyavich, a feared Russian mob boss. As the pressure mounts, the danger reaches Irwin's wife Hester and their two sons, and the brothers' loyalty to each other is put to the test.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
A slow-burning, adult family crime drama for viewers who like character-led films such as The Godfather or Gray's own We Own the Night. The Indian certificate is not yet published; expect mob violence and intimidation of a family.
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Paper Tiger is written and directed by James Gray, a co-production between the United States, Brazil and Italy. Adam Driver plays Gary Pearl, Miles Teller his brother Irwin and Scarlett Johansson Irwin's wife Hester. It premiered in competition for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on 16 May 2026 and opened the 2026 New York Film Festival. Neon is releasing it in the US, in select cinemas from 13 November and wide from 20 November.
For India, PVR INOX Pictures' teaser says it is coming to theatres in November, and District lists 27 November 2026, in English; treat the exact date as expected until bookings open. Wikipedia reports an 85% positive score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 81. No streaming partner has been announced for India.
The facts
- Language
- English
- Hindi
- Hindi audio not confirmed
- Genre
- Crime drama, Family drama
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Director
- James Gray
- Cast
- Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Miles Teller
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Paper Tiger in India?
- Paper Tiger releases on 27 November 2026 (expected but not yet official). We will add where to watch it once it is out.
- When does Paper Tiger release?
- Paper Tiger is scheduled to release on 27 November 2026. This date is expected but not yet official.
- When will Paper Tiger come to OTT?
- No OTT release date has been announced for Paper Tiger yet. We will update this page when a date is confirmed.
- How long is Paper Tiger?
- Paper Tiger runs for 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).