The Real Macaw
1998, English. Directed by Mario Andreacchio.
An ancient talking macaw named Mac becomes the saving grace for an elderly man threatened with a nursing home, when it is discovered that the talking bird knows the whereabouts of a buried treasure from its days with a pirate. His grandson decides to go off on the hunt only to discover that a resort now exists where the treasure is buried.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Mario AndreacchioDirector
- Jamie CroftSam Girdis
- Deborra-Lee FurnessBeth Girdis
- Joe PetruzziRick Girdis
- John WatersDr. Lance Hagen
- Jason RobardsGrandpa Girdis
- John GoodmanMac (voice)
- Gerry ConnollyLou Rickets
- Robert ColebyMr. St. John
- Petra YaredKathy Girdis
- Nathan KotzurScarlatta
- Kevin HidesBusinessman on Plane
- Penny EveringhamNurse Gimlet
Details
- Released
- 24 September 1998
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Matthew Perry, Bruce Hancock
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How long is The Real Macaw?
The Real Macaw runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Real Macaw have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Real Macaw on?
The Real Macaw isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Real Macaw?
If you liked The Real Macaw, try Paulie, Treasure Island, White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf.
Who directed The Real Macaw?
The Real Macaw (1998) was directed by Mario Andreacchio and stars Jamie Croft, Deborra-Lee Furness, Joe Petruzzi.