The Real Macaw

1998·Movie
1h 31min
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Real Macaw fingerprint

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Family

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

An ancient talking macaw named Mac becomes the saving grace for an elderly man threatened with a nursing home, when it is discovered that the talking bird knows the whereabouts of a buried treasure from its days with a pirate. His grandson decides to go off on the hunt only to discover that a resort now exists where the treasure is buried.
Family AdventureTalking AnimalTreasure HuntHeartwarmingIntergenerational BondLighthearted ComedyCoastal SettingFeel-Good StoryChildren's Film

Crew

Directed by:
Mario Andreacchio
Written by:
Bruce Hancock, Matthew Perry
Produced by:
Ann Fay, Rocky Bester, Bruce Hancock
Composed by:
Bill Conti

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Real Macaw

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Where can I stream The Real Macaw legally?

PrimeHooplaTubi TV

The Real Macaw is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Real Macaw worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Real Macaw?

1 h 31 min

The Real Macaw runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is The Real Macaw in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch The Real Macaw?

3USCAGB

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Real Macaw in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Real Macaw use?

I Choose to StayGood Smoking, Evil SmokingTalking AnimalJerk with a Heart of GoldPapa WolfNever My FaultFaux Affably EvilWould Hurt a ChildInterspecies FriendshipButt-MonkeyNo Name GivenCloud Cuckoo Landerand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for The Real Macaw, including I Choose to Stay, Good Smoking, Evil Smoking, Talking Animal.

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