Paulie

PGUnited States rating19981h 31mDrama, Comedy, Family
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PG US
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A talking parrot and a lonely janitor team up to help the bird find his original owner. The story follows their journey across the country as they navigate various challenges together.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Some
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes of dialogue and travel with a slow and contemplative narrative style. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA young girl falls off a roof during a training session.
  • Approx.ScaryA woman becomes blind and eventually passes away during the journey.
  • Approx.SomePaulie is caught in a chimney and later held in a basement.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the friendship between the man and the parrot help them both feel less lonely?
  2. 2Why do you think it was important for Paulie to find his old friend?
  3. 3How did the characters show bravery when they faced difficult problems together?

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