Paul (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Paul is a 2011 sci-fi comedy directed by Greg Mottola, starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Seth Rogen. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $98 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Greg Mottola
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $40M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Paul About?
The premise of Paul without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Cape Town's Dunoon township, Paul, a young man with a vivid imagination, dreams of escaping his circumstances. He longs to exchange his skateboard for a surfboard, hoping to experience the exhilaration of riding the ocean waves and finding a sense of freedom. His aspirations represent a desire for something more than his current reality.
Paul Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- alien
- road trip
- alien contact
- nerd
- spacecraft
- geek
- comicon
- year 2009
- area 51
- homophobic slur
- devil's tower
- fundamentalist christian
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- friendship
- comic book shop
- healing gift
- secret agent
- one eyed woman
- crash landing
- one word title
- title spoken by character
- christian
- homophobia
- american midwest
- fish out of water
- creationism
- wilhelm scream
- animated character
- united states of america
- hotel room
- weapon
- car
- driving a car
- motor home
- chevrolet
- ford
- ford crown victoria
- explosion
- princess leia organa character
- stormtrooper character
- imperial officer character
- clone trooper character
- chewbacca character
- male alien
- alien spacecraft
- live action cgi hybrid
- character name as title
- forename as title
- sci fi spoof
- cgi character in a live action movie
- boy wears eyeglasses
Paul Cast
Simon Pegg leads the cast, with Nick Frost and Seth Rogen. Directed by Greg Mottola.
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Director Greg Mottola
More from Greg Mottola
More films directed by Greg Mottola, best-rated first: Superbad, The Daytrippers, Adventureland and Confess, Fletch.
Paul Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Paul 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 67% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
788 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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Paul Plot Summary
What happens in Paul from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 2009, best friends Graeme Willy and Clive Gollings—played by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost—embark on an exciting adventure to attend the annual Comic-Con convention in San Diego, California. After the convention, they decide to hit the road, traveling in a rented RV to explore various sites of significant extraterrestrial interest scattered throughout the southwestern United States.
Their journey takes a quirky turn in Arizona at the Little A’Le’Inn, where they unwittingly encounter two hunters who mistakenly assume their relationship to be romantic. In a rush to escape the awkward situation, Clive accidentally backs their RV into the hunters’ truck, leaving a noticeable dent.
Full summary
The whole story of Paul, scene by scene
Paul Box Office & Budget
Paul grossed $98 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 2.4 times what it cost. $37.4 million came from the US and Canada and $60.6 million (62%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$98M
2.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $37.4M
- International
- $60.6M
- Budget
- $40M
Paul Trailers & Videos
46 videos: 3 trailers, 7 teasers, 10 clips, 9 featurettes and 17 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Official International Trailer 2
- Trailer Trailer 2
- Teaser International Teaser Trailer
- Teaser TV Spot - Legend
How Well Do You Know Paul?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What event did Graeme and Clive attend before starting their road trip?
Cars in Paul
21 cars on screen, including the 1987 Winnebago Chieftain and the 1961 Chevrolet C-10.
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1987 Winnebago Chieftain Main role -
1961 Chevrolet C-10 Important role -
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
2003 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
Paul Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Change the Channel!” and “Srážka s mimozemšťanem”.
- Also known as
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- Change the Channel!
- Srážka s mimozemšťanem
- Paul - Ein Alien auf der Flucht
- Пол: Секретный материальчик
- 保罗
- Пол
- 宇宙人ポール
- Paul: Un extraterestru fugit de-acasă
- פול
- 황당한 외계인: 폴
- Paul: O Alien Fugitivo
- Прибулець Павло
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- 我們撞到外星人
- Polas
- Vanzemaljac Pol
- มะนาวต่างดุ๊ด มนุษย์ต่างมึน
- Pol: Maxfiy materialcha
- 喪Paul外星人
- Paul: Kẻ Đào Tẩu Kỳ Quái
- بول
- पॉल
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Movies Like Paul
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Paul, Paulie Go! and Paulie.
Paul FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Paul, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Paul?
Paul runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Paul released?
Paul was released on March 18, 2011.
Who directed Paul?
Paul was directed by Greg Mottola.
More films by Greg Mottola Who is in the cast of Paul?
Paul stars Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Seth Rogen.
How much did Paul make at the box office?
Paul grossed $98 million worldwide ($37.4 million domestic, $60.6 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is Paul rated?
Paul has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 57 on Metacritic, 67% on TMDB and 3.1/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Paul have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Paul has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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