Paulie
1998, English. Directed by John Roberts.
The bird is the word
Paulie, a talking parrot, recounts his travels looking for his original owner to a Russian janitor who helps him to the end of his journey.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 566 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Paulie isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- John RobertsDirector
- Gena RowlandsIvy
- Tony ShalhoubMisha Vilyenkov
- Cheech MarinIgnacio
- Bruce DavisonDr. Reingold
- Trini AlvaradoAdult Marie Alweather
- Jay MohrBenny / Paulie (voice)
- Buddy HackettArtie
- Hallie EisenbergMarie Alweather
- Matt CravenWarren Alweather
- Bill CobbsVirgil the Janitor
- Tia TexadaRuby / Lupe (voice)
- Laura HarringtonLila Alweather
Details
- Released
- 17 April 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Laurie Craig
- Budget
- $23M
- Box office
- $27M
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Paulie: quick answers
Is Paulie worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 566 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Paulie?
Paulie runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Paulie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Paulie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Paulie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Paulie is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Paulie on?
Paulie isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Paulie?
If you liked Paulie, try Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco, Doctor Dolittle, Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue.
Who directed Paulie?
Paulie (1998) was directed by John Roberts and stars Gena Rowlands, Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin.