---
title: "Paul"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/paul-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 39513
imdb_id: "tt1092026"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 6358
content_rating: "R"
---

# Paul (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/paul-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Paul" is a science fiction comedy. It features a space-traveling being who has been locked up in a top-secret military base for an unspecified amount of time, advising world leaders about his kind. This being, who is described as a smart-ass, escapes from the base when he feels he has outlived his usefulness and fears being dissected. He manages to escape on the first vehicle that passes by the compound, which happens to be an RV. The RV contains two human passengers who end up rescuing and harboring the alien on the run. The story unfolds as the alien navigates human society with the help of these two individuals. The film is set in Area 51, a real-life United States Air Force facility within the Nevada Test and Training Range.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An extraterrestrial named Paul escapes from a military base and hitches a ride with two earthlings."

### Why Watch
- Features a space-traveling alien on the run
- Includes an RV escape from Area 51

### Caveats & Content Note
- The runtime is one hour and forty-four minutes
- Contains an R rating
- Tone & Suitability: This film is rated R.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, comedy, science fiction

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, BINGE, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Greg Mottola
- **Networks / Studios**: Relativity Media, Working Title Films, Big Talk Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Simon Pegg** as *Graeme Willy*
- **Nick Frost** as *Clive Gollings*
- **Seth Rogen** as *Paul (voice)*
- **Jason Bateman** as *Agent Zoil*
- **Kristen Wiig** as *Ruth Buggs*
- **Bill Hader** as *Haggard*
- **Blythe Danner** as *Tara Walton*
- **Joe Lo Truglio** as *O'Reilly*
- **John Carroll Lynch** as *Moses Buggs*
- **Jane Lynch** as *Pat Stevenson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release date of Paul?
The film was released in March 2011.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
It is classified as adventure, comedy, and science fiction.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Greg Mottola.

### Q: Who are some of the cast members listed?
The cast includes Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen, and Mia Stallard.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The movie has a runtime of one hour and forty-four minutes.

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