A talking parrot named Paulie recounts his travels to look for his original owner to a Russian janitor who helps him to the end of his journey.A talking parrot named Paulie recounts his travels to look for his original owner to a Russian janitor who helps him to the end of his journey.A talking parrot named Paulie recounts his travels to look for his original owner to a Russian janitor who helps him to the end of his journey.
- Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 2 wins & 6 nominations total
Hallie Eisenberg
- Marie Alweather
- (as Hallie Kate Eisenberg)
Tia Texada
- Ruby
- (voice)
- …
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- Writer
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaBuddy Hackett auditioned to do the voice of Paulie but lost to Jay Mohr, who did an impression of Hackett. Buddy Hackett does appear in the film in a small role as Artie, the Pawn Broker, and during his scene Mohr also appears in person as Benny. Hackett also did the voice of the talking seagull Scuttle in The Little Mermaid (1989).
- GoofsWhen Marie and her mother are hugging each other after Marie says, "Cup" while struggling, you can see that Paulie pooped on the table.
- SoundtracksMarie
Written by Randy Newman
Featured review
I gladly admit it, I own a copy of this movie. My 3 year old daughter and I watch it frequently. We also enjoy the "Marie" Pepsi commercials, as a result of this movie. But I almost didn't buy it, because I was afraid it would break my heart. I raised a parrot that looked a lot like Paulie, and I could never bring myself to see the movie because I missed my bird so much. Sure enough, when I saw it the first time, I cried all the way through, because I loved Paulie's heart. And I laughed so hard through my tears that I couldn't remember if I was laughing or crying. I found myself singing along with the birds at the taco stand, and I knew I had to see it again. And again. So I bought the movie, and got my little girl hooked. Sure, I still cry at some of the really sad parts, but I laugh more than ever, and I'm brushing up my Spanish at the same time! If you've ever loved an animal or a child, see this movie.
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Polly, a Parrot's Tail
- Filming locations
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada(Downtown)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $23,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $26,875,268
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,369,800
- Apr 19, 1998
- Gross worldwide
- $26,875,268
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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