Paul

Film - 2011 - Comedy, Science-Fiction, Made in Europe

The story

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.

Directed by

Greg Mottola

Starring

Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen, Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader

Where to watch

netflix, prime, binge

Ratings

IMDb 6.9 out of 10

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Film · 2011 · Comedy · Science-Fiction · Made in Europe

Paul

77% match1h 44mMA 15+
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The story

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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IMDb
6.9 / 10
284k votes
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70%
Tomatometer
3.13 / 5
333k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.7 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreComedy, Science-Fiction, Made in Europe
Runtime1h 44m
RatedMA 15+
Release2011-02-14
Where to watch
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