Paul(2011)
“Who's up for a close encounter?”
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 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.
Director
Greg Mottola
Studio
Relativity Media
Budget
$40M
Revenue
$98M
Cast
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
Blythe Danner
as Tara Walton
Joe Lo Truglio
as O'Reilly
John Carroll Lynch
as Moses Buggs
Jane Lynch
as Pat Stevenson
David Koechner
as Gus
Jesse Plemons
as Jake
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$40M
Box Office
$98M
Production Companies
Relativity Media • Working Title Films • Big Talk Studios
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paul?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Paul (2011).
What is Paul about?▼
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.
Who directed Paul?▼
Paul was directed by Greg Mottola and released in 2011. It is a adventure, comedy, science fiction film.
How long is Paul?▼
Paul has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in Paul?▼
The cast of Paul includes 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 and more.
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