The Paper

A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat.

Directed by Ron Howard

Produced by Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures

A fast-paced workplace comedy-drama about the collision between journalistic passion and personal sacrifice in the high-stakes world of tabloid journalism.

Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchet-man Alicia Clark—Henry's nemesis—impose unpopular cutbacks.