Paulie (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1998, Paulie is a comedy and family film directed by John Roberts, running about 91 minutes. “The Bird is the Word” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Paulie stars Gena Rowlands as Ivy, Tony Shalhoub as Misha Vilyenkov, Cheech Marin as Ignacio and Bruce Davison as Dr. Reingold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Paulie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paulie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paulie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paulie (1998)?
- In US, Paulie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paulie worth watching?
- Paulie holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paulie?
- Paulie stars Gena Rowlands, Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin, Bruce Davison and Trini Alvarado.
- When was Paulie released?
- Paulie was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.