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Paul

  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
259K
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Nick Frost, Simon Pegg, and Seth Rogen in Paul (2011)
Two British comic-book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51.
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Two English comic book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51.Two English comic book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51.Two English comic book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51.

  • Director
    • Greg Mottola
  • Writers
    • Simon Pegg
    • Nick Frost
  • Stars
    • Simon Pegg
    • Nick Frost
    • Seth Rogen
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    259K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,672
    266
    • Director
      • Greg Mottola
    • Writers
      • Simon Pegg
      • Nick Frost
    • Stars
      • Simon Pegg
      • Nick Frost
      • Seth Rogen
    • 406User reviews
    • 341Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 9 nominations

    Videos16

    Paul: U.S. Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:33
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    Paul: International Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:26
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    Paul: International Trailer
    Trailer 1:06
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    "Stoke the Fire" from Paul
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    "Do You Guys Partake?" from Paul
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    "First Encounter" from Paul
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    "Little Ale Inn" from Paul
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    "Bagels and Coffee" from Paul
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    Paul: Paul Introduces Himself To Graeme
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    Paul: Paul And The Boys Wake Up And Look For Ruth
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    Paul: Clive Wakes Up And Tries To Kill Paul
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    Paul: Paul The Musical Bonus Clip
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    Photos217

    Seth Rogen in Paul (2011)
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    Nick Frost, Simon Pegg, Seth Rogen, and Kristen Wiig in Paul (2011)
    Seth Rogen in Paul (2011)
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    Nick Frost in Paul (2011)
    Jason Bateman and Bill Hader in Paul (2011)
    Simon Pegg in Paul (2011)
    Sigourney Weaver in Paul (2011)
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    Simon Pegg and Seth Rogen in Paul (2011)
    Nick Frost and Simon Pegg in Paul (2011)

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    Simon Pegg
    Simon Pegg
    • Graeme Willy
    Nick Frost
    Nick Frost
    • Clive Gollings
    Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen
    • Paul
    • (voice)
    Mia Stallard
    Mia Stallard
    • Young Tara
    Jeremy Owen
    • Sword Vendor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    • Adam Shadowchild
    David House
    • Security Guard
    Jennifer Granger
    • Adam Shadowchild Fan
    Nelson Ascencio
    Nelson Ascencio
    • Jorge
    Bobby Lee
    Bobby Lee
    • Valet
    Jane Lynch
    Jane Lynch
    • Pat Stevens
    David Koechner
    David Koechner
    • Gus
    Jesse Plemons
    Jesse Plemons
    • Jake
    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Agent Zoil
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • The Big Guy
    Bill Hader
    Bill Hader
    • Haggard
    Joe Lo Truglio
    Joe Lo Truglio
    • O'Reilly
    Mark Sivertsen
    Mark Sivertsen
    • State Trooper
    • Director
      • Greg Mottola
    • Writers
      • Simon Pegg
      • Nick Frost
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Simon Pegg and Nick Frost came up with the concept for Paul while waiting out a rainstorm on the set of Shaun of the Dead (2004). They handed producer Nira Park a sketch drawing of Paul wearing an FBI t-shirt, flipping off the viewer, with a caption that read "In the U.S., everybody is an alien." The actual drawing can be seen during the closing credits.
    • Goofs
      Two men appear behind Graeme and Clive in the diner when they receive the "Alien on Board" sticker. However, when the two hillbillies appear the two men are gone.
    • Quotes

      Graeme Willy: How come I can understand you? Are you using some neural language router?

      Paul: Actually I'm speaking English you fucking idiot!

    • Crazy credits
      There's a scene during the end credits.
    • Alternate versions
      There are two different versions of this film. IMDB's link for Technical Specifications on this film provides the different lengths: "1 hr 44 min (104 min)" and "1 hr 49 min (109 min) (Unrated)". An IGN review for the movie, written by DVDFuture and Rotten Tomatoes contributor R.L. Shaffer explains: "There are two cuts of the film - a theatrical cut and an unrated version...about 6-minutes longer...mostly consists of added banter and extended moments." A detailed, scene-by-scene outline of the differences between the Theatrical and Extended versions is provided, along with differing screenshots and dialogue, at [a website refuses to credit]
    • Connections
      Featured in Paul: The Evolution of Paul (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Another Girl, Another Planet
      (Peter Perrett)

      Performed by The Only Ones

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.

    User reviews406

    Review
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    Featured review
    8/10
    Simon Peg and Nick Frost team up with an alien for a rather funny film.
    I enjoyed this film quite a bit, it is a rare comedy that started kind of slowly, but continued to get more funny as it went on. Usually I find a lot of comedies start kind of fast then fade out kind of fast. This one has two Brits who are in the United States for comic con, the end all comic book, science fiction, horror and a whole heck of a lot more conventions. These particular two are into aliens and there to not only take in the sights and meet a favorite author, but to drive to some of the famous alien spots out in the west. Well they quickly run into some trouble with some local rednecks and then end up witnessing a very bad wreck. They go out to explore the scene and end up meeting Paul, an alien who is apparently on the run and in the need of assistance. During the course of their adventure the two Brits must keep Paul hidden from government agents and also deal with crazy religious fathers and all sorts of other things one tends to find on the road. Probably why I liked this one as I always enjoy a good traveling comedy of which this can certainly be classified as one. I also enjoy watching Simon Pegg and Nick Frost working together as they have a good chemistry. They are a couple of the few actors who I will watch a movie specifically because they are in it. I used to have a whole slew of actors and actresses like that, but these days not so much. The comedy is funny, like I said it started a bit slowly as I think the comic con scenes could have been a bit funnier, but it really got going once they met up with Paul. Not much of a Seth Rogen fan, but he did a fine job as the voice of Paul. So all in all a funny comedy that kept me entertained throughout.
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    • Aaron1375
    • Aug 24, 2011

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 18, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Klingon
    • Also known as
      • Change the Channel!
    • Filming locations
      • Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, USA(location)
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Relativity Media
      • Working Title Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $37,412,945
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,043,310
      • Mar 20, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $97,984,015
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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