The Real Macaw.

Name: The Real Macaw
Genre: Adventure, Family, Comedy
Released: 1998-01-01
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Jamie Croft, Jason Robards, Deborra-Lee Furness, Joe Petruzzi, John Waters

The best treasure guide has feathers.

A boy teams up with an elderly, talkative parrot to search for buried riches. Their unlikely expedition could help his grandfather keep his independence.

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Why it’s a little special

A cheeky bird and a boy's loyalty to his grandfather give the treasure hunt its distinctive charm.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

Treasure-hunting danger, threatening adults and mild slapstick. Concern about an older relative moving into care is part of the story.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Mario Andreacchio
Starring: Jamie Croft, Jason Robards, Deborra-Lee Furness, Joe Petruzzi, John Waters, Petra Yared, Simon Chan, Gerry Connolly, Robert Coleby, Nathan Kotzur, Daniel Murphy
Produced by: Margot McDonald, Richard Becker
Release date: January 1, 1998
Runtime: 91 minutes
Genre: Adventure, Family, Comedy
Studio: Paramount
Language: English

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