The Real Macaw (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1998, The Real Macaw is an adventure and family film directed by Mario Andreacchio, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Real Macaw stars Jamie Croft as Sam Girdis, Deborra-Lee Furness as Beth Girdis, Joe Petruzzi as Rick Girdis and John Waters as Dr. Lance Hagen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Real Macaw has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Real Macaw page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Real Macaw tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Real Macaw (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Real Macaw change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Real Macaw worth watching?
- The Real Macaw holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Real Macaw?
- The Real Macaw stars Jamie Croft, Deborra-Lee Furness, Joe Petruzzi, John Waters and Jason Robards.
- When was The Real Macaw released?
- The Real Macaw was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.