Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- sardonic
- awkward
- casual streaming night
- rom-com double feature
What critics said
Critics found a promising real-life romantic premise and appealing chemistry, but felt the film makes an awkward, uneven transition from stand-up comedy to narrative feature.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Andrea's courtship gradually exposes the gap between an idealized partner and the truth behind his presentation.
Dennis's apparent intelligence, kindness, and success are central to Andrea's growing doubts.
Andrea is a stand-up comic, and the film draws directly on comic observations about her relationship experience.
The plot centers on a man whose apparently perfect biography and personality may be fabricated.
Films like Good on Paper, and why
The Heartbreak Kid
shared anti-rom-com premise, romantic deception, and sardonic relationship comedy
Trainwreck
shared woman-centered romantic comedy, comic self-examination, and awkward relationship dynamics
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
shared themes of false identity, dating skepticism, and darkly comic romantic disappointment
Movie Details
- Director
- Kimmy Gatewood
- Release Date
- 2021-06-23
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (347)
Cast
- Iliza Shlesinger
- Ryan Hansen
- Rebecca Rittenhouse
- Matt McGorry
- Taylor Hill
- Beth Dover
- Margaret Cho
- Kimia Behpoornia
- Rebecca Delgado Smith
- Britney Young
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Good on Paper about?
- A career-focused stand-up comedian reevaluates a seemingly perfect romance when her new boyfriend’s polished identity begins to unravel.
- What is Good on Paper like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Good on Paper as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Good on Paper violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Good on Paper.
- What did critics think of Good on Paper?
- Critics found a promising real-life romantic premise and appealing chemistry, but felt the film makes an awkward, uneven transition from stand-up comedy to narrative feature.
- Which films are like Good on Paper?
- Films with a similar feel include The Heartbreak Kid, Trainwreck, and The Truth About Cats & Dogs.
- How long is Good on Paper?
- Good on Paper runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Good on Paper?
- In United States, Good on Paper streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
