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Movie Info

Release Date: February 14, 2011
Runtime: 104 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Science Fiction Adventure Comedy
Budget: $40,000,000
Revenue: $98,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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70%
Tomatometer
57
57/100
Metacritic
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6.7/10
TMDB
6,191 votes
⭐
6.9/10
IMDb
281,164 votes
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Paul

2011

"Escape is just a conversation away, literally."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Change the Channel!? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Paul: Un extraterestru fugit de-acasΔƒ πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ CS: SrΓ‘ΕΎka s mimozemΕ‘Ε₯anem? All international titles (3) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Available in Romania on Netflix

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Box Office

Budget: $40,000,000
Revenue: $98,000,000
Profit $58,000,000
ROI +145% (2.5x)

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Paul is directed by Greg Mottola .

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Keywords

#duringcreditsstinger 233 #1980s 69 #alien 53 #ambivalent 26 #dignified 21 #burlesque 14 #san diego, california 4 #area 51 3 #alien space craft 2

Trivia & Fun Facts about Paul

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  • The character of Paul was brought to life using a combination of motion capture technology and voice acting by Seth Rogen, which allowed for organic interactions with the live-action cast.

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  • There are multiple nods to classic science fiction films throughout 'Paul', including references to 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' and 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'.

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  • Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, who co-wrote the film, have a long-standing collaborative relationship, having previously worked together on 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz'.

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  • In one scene, a character's phone shows a message with the time 3:33, which is a recurring number associated with various paranormal phenomena, aligning with the film's extraterrestrial themes.

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  • During filming, the RV used in the movie was equipped with a full kitchen and living space, allowing the actors to stay comfortable during long shoots in the desert.

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  • There is a scene where a character mentions Area 51, which is a real U.S. Air Force facility often associated with UFO folklore and conspiracy theories.

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  • One noticeable error occurs when Paul is seen driving the RV; despite being an alien, he is depicted as adhering to human driving rules, which some viewers found inconsistent with his character.

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