Paulie
1998 · Movie · PG · 91 min · ★ 7.0 · 67% critics
A talking parrot recounts the story of his travels as he searches for his original owner. Along the way, he crosses paths with different people, including a Russian janitor who listens and helps carry him forward to the end of his journey.
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Details
- Years
- 1998
- Release date
- 1998-04-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Critic score
- 67/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (534 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Paulie if you want a warm, emotional journey with a talking bird and plenty of heart; Not for you if you prefer action-heavy stories or want to avoid sad, upsetting moments, especially compared with A Dog's Purpose or Eight Below.
Pros: feel-good family heart; memorable talking parrot; heartfelt laughs | Cons: sometimes slow moments; can feel depressing; a bit predictable
Themes
- research
- parrot
- thief
- talking animal
Awards & recognition
- BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film · 1999
Cast & crew
Gena Rowlands
as Ivy
Tony Shalhoub
as Misha Vilyenkov
Cheech Marin
as Ignacio
Bruce Davison
as Dr. Reingold
Trini Alvarado
as Adult Marie Alweather
Jay Mohr
as Benny / Paulie (voice)
Buddy Hackett
as Artie
Hallie Eisenberg
as Marie Alweather
Matt Craven
as Warren Alweather
Bill Cobbs
as Virgil the Janitor
Directed by John Roberts