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Paperback Hero

1999Age guide: 15+

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  • United StatesAmazon Prime Video · The Roku Channel · Kanopy
  • CanadaHoopla · Tubi TV
  • AustraliaAmazon Prime Video · Paramount Plus · 10
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Australian truck driver Jack has written a successful romance novel under the name of his best friend's girlfriend - Ruby Vale. When a publisher arrives to sign up 'Ruby', complications arise.

★ 6.1/10 · 33 TMDB audience ratings

Starring

  • Claudia KarvanRuby Vale
  • Hugh JackmanJack Willis
  • Angie MillikenZiggy Keane
  • Andrew S. GilbertHamish
  • Jeanie DrynanSuzie
  • Bruce VenablesArtie
  • Barry Rugless
  • Barry Lea

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