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Paul (2011)

โ€œWho's up for a close encounter?โ€

6.8/10 ยท 6,496 votes 1h 44m r ComedyAdventureScience-fiction

#80 of 249 films from 2011 #1032 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Greg Mottola ยท Written by Simon Pegg, Nick Frost

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Overview

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 heโ€™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.

Cast

Simon Peggas Graeme Willy
Nick Frostas Clive Gollings
Seth Rogenas Paul (voice)
Jason Batemanas Agent Zoil
Kristen Wiigas Ruth Buggs
Bill Haderas Haggard
Blythe Danneras Tara Walton
Joe Lo Truglioas O'Reilly
John Carroll Lynchas Moses Buggs
Jane Lynchas Pat Stevenson
David Koechneras Gus
Jesse Plemonsas Jake
Sigourney Weaveras The Big Guy
Jeffrey Tamboras Adam Shadowchild

Facts

Release dateFebruary 14, 2011
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
Box office$98,000,000 (2.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt1092026

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Questions

How long is Paul?
Paul runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Paul worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 6,496 votes, which places it #80 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 68%) and #1032 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Paul?
Paul was directed by Greg Mottola. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Superbad (2007), Adventureland (2009), Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016).
Who stars in Paul?
Simon Pegg as Graeme Willy; Nick Frost as Clive Gollings; Seth Rogen as Paul (voice); Jason Bateman as Agent Zoil; Kristen Wiig as Ruth Buggs; Bill Hader as Haggard.
What is Paul rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Paul?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1338.

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