The Real Macaw is a 1998 Australian adventure film written by Bruce Hancock and Matthew Perry and directed by Mario Andreacchio. It was produced and distributed by Becker Entertainment, and filmed on location in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The film was released on 24 September 1998 and released on VHS on 11 July 2000 by Paramount Home Video. It stars Jason Robards as Grandpa Girdis and John Goodman as the voice of Mac.
Plot
Mac, an ancient blue and gold macaw, 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. The man's grandson decides to go off on the hunt only to discover that a resort now exists where the treasure is buried.
Cast
Jamie Croft as Sam Girdis
Deborra-Lee Furness as Beth Girdis
Joe Petruzzi as Rick Girdis
John Waters as Dr. Lance Hagen
Jason Robards as Grandpa Girdis
John Goodman as Mac the Parrot (American Version) Gerry Connolly as Lou Rickets Robert Coleby as Mr. St. John Petra Yared as Kathy Girdis Nathan Kotzur as Scarlatta Kevin Hides as Business Man on Plane Penny Everingham as Nurse Gimlet Murray Shoring as Dr. Thompson Daniel Murphy as Pet Store Owner/Mac the Parrot (Australian Version) Anna-Maria La Spina as Museum Receptionist
Box office
The Real Macaw grossed $741,876 at the box office in Australia.
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes The Real Macaw has two reviews listed: one positive; one negative.