On the shelf
Paper Tiger
1975
Where to watch
- United StatesPhilo · Tubi TV
- United KingdomTubi TV · W4free · Pluto TV
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- AustraliaTubi TV
- SpainFilmin
- JapanAmazon Prime Video · FOD
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- SwitzerlandAmazon Prime Video
- FranceRent or buy
- GuernseyRent or buy
Checked 11 Nov 2026 · Data: JustWatch
See it on the shelfA 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.
★ 6.2/10 · 15 TMDB audience ratings
Starring
David Niven'Major' Walter Bradbury
Toshirō MifuneAmbassador Kagoyama
Hardy KrügerMüller- Kazuhito AndoKoichi Kagoyama
Irene TsuTalah
Ivan DesnyForeign Minister
Miiko TakaMme. Kagoyama
Jeff CoreyMr. King


Audience reviews from TMDB · may contain spoilers
CinemaSerf: David Niven is the epitome of the retired English soldier "Major Bradbury" in this gently comedic thriller. He is hired to tutor the… Read full review
