Paulie
“The bird is the word”
Paulie, a talking parrot, recounts his travels looking for his original owner to a Russian janitor who helps him to the end of his journey.
Where to watch Paulie in United States
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Spectrum On DemandClick a service to open Paulie there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Paulie streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Mercado Play | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Paulie
Paulie is a 1998 English-language drama, comedy and family film directed by John Roberts. The cast is led by Gena Rowlands, Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube Free.
Paulie was produced by DreamWorks Pictures and Mutual Film Company and made in United States of America. It was released on April 17, 1998, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $23 million, it went on to gross $27 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Roberts
- Writers
- Laurie Craig
- Release date
- April 17, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $23 million
- Box office
- $27 million
- Production
- DreamWorks Pictures, Mutual Film Company
Paulie cast & crew
Paulie was directed by John Roberts and written by Laurie Craig.
The cast features Gena Rowlands as Ivy, Tony Shalhoub as Misha Vilyenkov, Cheech Marin as Ignacio, Bruce Davison as Dr. Reingold, Trini Alvarado as Adult Marie Alweather, and Jay Mohr as Benny / Paulie (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Debney, cinematography is by Tony Pierce-Roberts, and it was produced by Gary Levinsohn and Mark Gordon.
Is Paulie worth watching?
Paulie holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 539 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, comedy, and family, Paulie is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Paulie
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Cast of Paulie
Gena Rowlands
Ivy
Tony Shalhoub
Misha Vilyenkov
Cheech Marin
Ignacio
Bruce Davison
Dr. Reingold
Trini Alvarado
Adult Marie Alweather
Jay Mohr
Benny / Paulie (voice)
Buddy Hackett
Artie
Hallie Eisenberg
Marie Alweather
Matt Craven
Warren Alweather
Bill Cobbs
Virgil the Janitor
Tia Texada
Ruby / Lupe (voice)
Laura Harrington
Lila Alweather
Paulie — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Paulie in United States?
Paulie is streaming on YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is Paulie on YouTube Free?
Yes — Paulie is currently available on YouTube Free in United States.
▸What language is Paulie in?
Paulie is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Paulie?
Paulie runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Paulie rated?
Paulie is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 539 ratings.
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