---
title: "Poor Paul"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/poor-paul-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1128266
imdb_id: "tt3682794"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 106
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Poor Paul (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/poor-paul-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Poor Paul is a 2023 feature film categorized as an adventure, comedy, and romance. The movie was produced in 2021 and filmed on location in Rhode Island before its United States release on April 25, 2023. This production follows a feature film adaptation of the earlier web series of the same name, which originally aired between 2008 and 2011. The story centers on a socially awkward college student who frequently lives vicariously through his own hero fantasies. The plot follows this student as he takes his roommates on a trip around the world. The journey takes an unexpected turn when the group is held hostage by an Italian man who is determined to have his daughter marry an American. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes and is rated NR. The project is distinct from other similarly titled productions mentioned in industry reporting. The cast of the original web series included Kevin G. Schmidt, Samantha Droke, Wes Whitworth, and Zack Bennett.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sean Michael Beyer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nick Pasqual** as *Clyde*
- **Abhi Sinha** as *Jason*
- **Richard Riehle** as *Grandpa Paul*
- **Stephen O'Neil Martin** as *Leonardo*
- **Semere-Ab Etmet Yohannes** as *Achmed*
- **Courtney Danforth** as *Lucia*
- **Dan Marshall** as *Machmood*
- **Shira Price** as *Delilah*
- **Sean Michael Beyer** as *Mr. Ted*
- **Sissy O'Hara** as *Zia Roberta*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Poor Paul online?
Poor Paul is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Poor Paul worth watching?
Poor Paul holds a community rating of 0.0/10. It offers engaging Adventure, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Poor Paul and when was it released?
Poor Paul is a feature film with a runtime of 106 minutes. It was released in 2023. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Poor Paul?
Poor Paul was directed by Sean Michael Beyer.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Poor Paul — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1128266)
- [Poor Paul (2023) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3682794/fullcredits/cast/)
- [Poor Paul (2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1128266-poor-paul/cast)
- [Poor Paul - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Paul)
- [Poor Paul (2023) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/poor-paul/2FSZJOr04hA8S3QsiJP3v6/credits/)
- [2024 Oscar Nominations: See The Full List Of Nominees](https://deadline.com/)

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