# Paulie (1998)

> A gifted talking parrot recounts a long, perilous search for friendship and a place where his extraordinary voice will be believed.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/22695

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Family, Adventure
- Director: John Roberts
- Cast: Gena Rowlands, Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin, Bruce Davison, Trini Alvarado, Jay Mohr, Buddy Hackett, Hallie Eisenberg
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0125454/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: gentle, whimsical, heartwarming, family movie night, lazy afternoon

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