Paddington

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Paddington

PG

Released Jan 16, 2015

1h 35m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

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After a deadly earthquake destroys his home in Peruvian rainforest, a young bear (Ben Whishaw) makes his way to England in search of a new home. The bear, dubbed "Paddington" for the london train station, finds shelter with the family of Henry (Hugh Bonneville) and Mary Brown (Sally Hawkins). Although Paddington's amazement at urban living soon endears him to the Browns, someone else has her eye on him: Taxidermist Millicent Clyde (Nicole Kidman) has designs on the rare bear and his hide.

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Critics Consensus

Paddington brings a beloved children's character into the 21st century without sacrificing his essential charm, delivering a family-friendly adventure as irresistibly cuddly as its star.

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Karen Han

Polygon

It's just a sweet time for everyone.

Sep 29, 2020

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

Paddington is absolutely, positively delightful.

Jan 19, 2015

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Dan Kois

Slate

Paddington is a wonder: warm, gentle, well-acted, funny without being stupid.

Jan 17, 2015

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Free of even the smallest inklings of cynicism and snark.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 17, 2025

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

While this was more enjoyable than the sequel, I still found this a chore to get through. I just can't enjoy these.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 29, 2025

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

This was a very enjoyable viewing experience. Nicole Kidman was great as the villain!

Rated: 4/5

Jan 29, 2025

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HameZz O

Would've been more entertaining if Paddington was a hamster😛

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 35 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Mark J

Extremely meh is about the only way I can describe this. Lots of recommendations to watch it so built up to essentially an alright family film. Story was a tad boring and acting terrible. Peter Capaldi and Paddington himself were the only good things.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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TROYS S

Paddington truly is a surprising movie, and it surely is the best non-animated family film made in 2014. It is ridiculous yet believable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/22/25

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Philip B

Amazing movie for the whole family!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/14/25

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Audience Member

Nothing to really say, just a charming and funny movie

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/09/25

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Synopsis

After a deadly earthquake destroys his home in Peruvian rainforest, a young bear (Ben Whishaw) makes his way to England in search of a new home. The bear, dubbed "Paddington" for the london train station, finds shelter with the family of Henry (Hugh Bonneville) and Mary Brown (Sally Hawkins). Although Paddington's amazement at urban living soon endears him to the Browns, someone else has her eye on him: Taxidermist Millicent Clyde (Nicole Kidman) has designs on the rare bear and his hide.

Director: Paul King
Producer: David Heyman
Screenwriter: Paul King
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: Anton Capital Entertainment, StudioCanal, TF1 Films Production, Heyday Films
Rating: PG (Rude Humor|Mild Action)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 16, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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