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.
Acting
Jay Mohr's voice work makes Paulie insufferable and lovable.
Writing
Script treats a talking bird premise with genuine emotional weight.
Director
John Roberts
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
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Fourteen different blue-crown conures played Paulie; the main bird, Buddy, also appeared in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.
The film quietly critiques institutional ableism through Paulie's time in the research lab, where his speech is treated as pathology rather than gift.
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