Paul

Paul

Who's up for a close encounter?

R 2011 · 104 min · ★ 6.8 (7K) · Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction

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 · Written by Nick Frost

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Simon Pegg Graeme Willy
Nick Frost Clive Gollings
Seth Rogen Paul (voice)
Jason Bateman Agent Zoil
Kristen Wiig Ruth Buggs
Bill Hader Haggard
Blythe Danner Tara Walton
Joe Lo Truglio O'Reilly
John Carroll Lynch Moses Buggs
Jane Lynch Pat Stevenson
David Koechner Gus
Jesse Plemons Jake

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