Paterson (2016)
A poetic bus driver and his artist wife find quiet beauty in the everyday rhythms of their small town.
A week in the life of Paterson, a poet bus driver, and his wife Laura, a very creative artist, who live in Paterson, New Jersey, hometown of many famous poets and artists.
How intense is Paterson?
Paterson has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a comfort watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What Paterson feels like
- Tone
- cozyintimateearnest
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Comfort watchFull attention
Where to stream Paterson
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Paterson for you?
Is Paterson scary?
No. Paterson is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Paterson gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Paterson sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Paterson OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Paterson?
Paterson runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream Paterson?
Paterson is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Paterson have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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