Paul (2011)
Movie 1h 44m ★ 6.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, pure adrenaline, blow my mind
AdventureComedyScience Fiction
Released in 2011, Paul is an adventure, comedy and science fiction movie. It is directed by Greg Mottola. The cast includes Nick Frost, Jane Lynch and Jason Bateman. The running time is 1h 44m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
Synopsis
For the past 60 years, a space-traveling smart-ass named Paul has been locked up in a top-secret military base, advising world leaders about his kind. But when he worries he’s outlived his usefulness and the dissection table is drawing uncomfortably close, Paul escapes on the first RV that passes by his compound in Area 51. Fortunately, it contains the two earthlings who are most likely to rescue and harbor an alien on the run.
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Cast & crew
- Greg MottolaDirector
- Nick Frostas Clive Gollings
- Jane Lynchas Pat Stevenson
- Jason Batemanas Special Agent Lorenzo Zoil
- Joe Lo Truglioas O'Reilly
- Bill Haderas Haggard
- Jesse Plemonsas Jake
- Seth Rogenas Paul (voice)
- Blythe Danneras Tara Walton
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Questions about Paul
- What genre is Paul?
- Paul is categorised as Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction.
- Who stars in Paul?
- Nick Frost, Jane Lynch, Jason Bateman, Joe Lo Truglio, Bill Hader appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Paul?
- Greg Mottola directed Paul.
- How long is Paul?
- Paul runs for 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- Is Paul worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Paul?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
