Paper Tiger (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1975, Paper Tiger is a drama and adventure film directed by Ken Annakin, running about 100 minutes. “They saw him as a hero....but could he live up to it?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A somewhat prim and proper Englishman is hired as the tutor to the son of the Japanese ambassador. His life changes when he and the boy are kidnapped by terrorists for political purposes.
Who’s in it. Paper Tiger stars David Niven as 'Major' Walter Bradbury, Toshirō Mifune as Ambassador Kagoyama, Hardy Krüger as Müller and Kazuhito Ando as Koichi Kagoyama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Paper Tiger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paper Tiger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paper Tiger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paper Tiger (1975)?
- In US, Paper Tiger is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paper Tiger worth watching?
- Paper Tiger holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paper Tiger?
- Paper Tiger stars David Niven, Toshirō Mifune, Hardy Krüger, Kazuhito Ando and Irene Tsu.
- When was Paper Tiger released?
- Paper Tiger was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.