Adam Driver and Miles Teller Chase a Dangerous Dream in Paper Tiger
The official teaser trailer for Paper Tiger introduces two brothers whose pursuit of a better life pulls them into a deal that proves far too good to be true. Set in 1986 New York, the crime drama follows former cop Gary Pearl and his engineer brother as a promising business opportunity connected to the city’s docks draws them into the dangerous world of the Russian mafia.
Written and directed by James Gray, Paper Tiger boasts a stellar cast led by Adam Driver, Miles Teller, and Scarlett Johansson. As the brothers’ ambitions begin putting everything they love at risk, family loyalties are tested and their pursuit of the American Dream takes an increasingly perilous turn.
Paper Tiger opens in theaters in November 2026.
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Paper Tiger pairs a period crime story with a volatile family partnership, using 1986 New York and the city’s docks as a backdrop for an American Dream that turns hazardous. Adam Driver and Miles Teller give the teaser a strong sibling dynamic, while James Gray’s writing and direction suggest a grounded, morally tense drama rather than a straightforward gangster spectacle. The Russian mafia connection and Scarlett Johansson’s presence add further intrigue without giving away the film’s full hand.