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6.9
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6.6

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tonyball
Tony Ball
rated 10

One of my all time favorites!

1 year ago
chris193
Critic Chris Hewitt
rated 8

Broader and more accessible than either Shaun Of The Dead or Hot Fuzz, Paul is pure Pegg and Frost - clever, cheeky and very, very funny. You'll never look at E. T. in the same way again.

Read full review at Empire
amedeoit
Amedeo
rated 8

Surprisingly funny movie.

3 years ago
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Cast & Crew

Greg Mottola
Director
Seth Rogen
As Paul (voice)
Sigourney Weaver
As The Big Guy
Jeffrey Tambor
As Adam Shadowchild
Simon Pegg
As Graeme Willy
Simon Pegg
Writer

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In "Paul," two British sci-fi enthusiasts embark on a road trip across America to visit famous UFO hotspots, including the infamous Area 51. Their adventure takes an unexpected turn when they encounter Paul, a wise-cracking alien who has escaped from a secret military base after being held captive for decades. As they join forces with Paul, the trio embarks on a wild journey filled with hilarious misadventures and narrow escapes from government agents determined to recapture him. With humor that blends sharp wit and heartfelt moments, the film explores themes of friendship and loyalty amid extraterrestrial chaos. Get ready for an out-of-this-world road trip that challenges perceptions of aliens and what it means to belong.

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You can stream Paul on: Netflix Apple TV Store Amazon Store

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Paul include Guardians of the Galaxy, Despicable Me, Hot Tub Time Machine, Apocalypse Nerds, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Meet Dave.

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Paul was released in theaters on April 14, 2011.