The Real Macaw is a 1998 adventure-comedy film directed by Mario Andreacchio and stars Jason Robards, Jamie Croft and John Goodman. The film follows the story of a young boy named Jack (Jamie Croft) who discovers that his grandfather, Max (Jason Robards), is being forced to move into a nursing home. Jack is convinced that his grandfather is still able to take care of himself and sets out to find a way to keep him at home.
During his quest, Jack meets Mac, a talking macaw who was once the companion of a legendary pirate named Captain Flint. Mac reveals that he knows the location of Flint's hidden treasure and offers to help Jack and his grandfather find it. With Mac's help, Jack and Max set off on an adventure to find the treasure and save Max's home.
However, as they embark on their journey, they quickly discover that the treasure is buried on a resort island. Jack and Max have to come up with a plan to sneak onto the island and retrieve the treasure without being caught. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including a suspicious resort manager, dangerous wildlife, and even a group of bumbling thieves who are also after the treasure.
Despite these difficulties, Jack and Max never give up and continue to push forward towards their goal. With Mac's guidance and some unexpected help from new friends, they are able to outsmart their enemies and find the treasure. In the end, Jack and Max are able to save their home and live out the rest of their days in peace, with the help of their feathered friend, Mac.