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Neon Releases “Paper Tiger” Nov 13, Stars Driver

6/26/2026

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Neon will release James Gray’s “Paper Tiger” limited on Nov 13, 2026 and wide on Nov 20, 2026.
The film stars Adam Driver, Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson as the Pearl brothers and Hester.
Set in 1986 NYC, the brothers’ canal-cleaning scheme entangles them with the Russian mafia.
After premiering at Cannes 2026 with a ten-minute standing ovation, the film received a mixed Variety critic Owen Gleiberman review noting direction praise but screenplay holes.

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Story summary

Neon will release James Gray’s “Paper Tiger” limited on Nov 13, 2026 and wide on Nov 20, 2026.
The film stars Adam Driver, Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson as the Pearl brothers and Hester.
Set in 1986 NYC, the brothers’ canal-cleaning scheme entangles them with the Russian mafia.
After premiering at Cannes 2026 with a ten-minute standing ovation, the film received a mixed Variety critic Owen Gleiberman review noting direction praise but screenplay holes.