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Paul

2011 · 1h 44m · Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction · United Kingdom, United States of America · Rated R (US)

Who's up for a close encounter?

For the past 60 years, a space-traveling smart-ass named Paul has been locked up in a top-secret military base, advising world leaders about his kind. But when he worries he’s outlived his usefulness and the dissection table is drawing uncomfortably close, Paul escapes on the first RV that passes by his compound in Area 51. Fortunately, it contains the two earthlings who are most likely to rescue and harbor an alien on the run.

Directed by
Greg Mottola
Written by
Nick Frost, Simon Pegg
Starring
Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen, Jason Bateman
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