Paulie (1998) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG • 1998 • 1h 31m
Paulie is a live-action family film about a talking parrot's long journey to reunite with his original owner, Marie. The film's PG rating is primarily due to several emotionally intense thematic elements that may be upsetting for younger viewers, including the forced separation of the pet from his crying owner, the off-screen death of a beloved character, and scenes of animal mistreatment in a research lab. The story also contains… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Paulie appropriate for kids?
Paulie is a live-action family film about a talking parrot's long journey to reunite with his original owner, Marie. The film's PG rating is primarily due to several emotionally intense thematic elements that may be upsetting for younger viewers, including the forced separation… Read more — free account
Content severity in Paulie
What happens in Paulie, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:20 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in Paulie
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.
Violence and gore in Paulie
Violence is mild and mostly involves peril. In one scene, a young girl falls from a roof but is caught by her father. An elderly character has a near-miss car accident with a truck. Paulie is kidnapped, threatened with a toy weapon by a child, and, in an upsetting but non-graphic scene, has his wings clipped by researchers.
Language in Paulie
Language is brief and mild. Paulie learns some insults in a pawn shop, leading to uses of "up yours," "jackass," "stupid," and "butt." An adult character mutters "Goddamn" once. Much of the language is used for comic effect.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Paulie
Substance use is minimal and incidental. In one scene, adults are briefly shown drinking beer in the background at an outdoor restaurant during a musical performance.
Mature themes in Paulie
The film contains significant thematic material that may be difficult for young children. The most intense scene involves Paulie being taken from a crying and screaming Marie. Other mature themes include the death of a kind supporting character (handled gently and off-screen), the betrayal of trust by a scientist who imprisons Paulie for study, and coercion into criminal activity.
Scary moments in Paulie
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Paulie yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paulie appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Paulie is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. Paulie is a live-action family film about a talking parrot's long journey to reunite with his original owner, Marie. The film's PG rating is primarily due to several emotionally intense thematic elements that may be…
What age rating does Paulie have?
Paulie is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Paulie about?
Paulie is a live-action family film about a talking parrot's long journey to reunite with his original owner, Marie. The film's PG rating is primarily due to several emotionally intense thematic elements that may be upsetting for younger viewers, including the forced separation of the pet from his crying owner, the…
Is there sex or nudity in Paulie?
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.
How violent is Paulie?
Violence is mild and mostly involves peril. In one scene, a young girl falls from a roof but is caught by her father. An elderly character has a near-miss car accident with a truck. Paulie is kidnapped, threatened with a toy weapon by a child, and, in an…
Is the language in Paulie appropriate for kids?
Language is brief and mild. Paulie learns some insults in a pawn shop, leading to uses of "up yours," "jackass," "stupid," and "butt." An adult character mutters "Goddamn" once. Much of the language is used for comic effect.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Paulie?
Substance use is minimal and incidental. In one scene, adults are briefly shown drinking beer in the background at an outdoor restaurant during a musical performance.
What mature themes appear in Paulie?
The film contains significant thematic material that may be difficult for young children. The most intense scene involves Paulie being taken from a crying and screaming Marie. Other mature themes include the death of a kind supporting character (handled…
How long is Paulie?
Paulie runs 91 minutes, directed by John Roberts, released in 1998.
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