Paterson

2016 • 117 minutes

About this movie

Paterson is a bus driver in the city of Paterson, New Jersey - they share the name. Every day, Paterson adheres to a simple routine: he drives his daily route, observing the city as it drifts across his windshield and overhearing fragments of conversation swirling around him; he writes poetry into a notebook; he walks his dog; he stops in a bar and drinks exactly one beer; he goes home to his wife, Laura. By contrast, Laura's world is ever changing. New dreams come to her almost daily, each a different and inspired project. Paterson loves Laura and she loves him. He supports her newfound ambitions; she champions his gift for poetry. In this film by acclaimed director Jim Jarmusch, the quiet triumphs and defeats of daily life are observed, along with the poetry evident in its smallest details. 2016 Inkjet Inc.

Ratings and reviews

This movie is about normal life with characters that feel so real. There is no action and barely any conflict. It's slow on purpose, but you won't lose interest as you care about the daily lives of the characters.

Immaculately made and quite original. One of Jarmusch's best. Superb acting and storytelling.

About as interesting as the description would have you think.