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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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

There is so much I loved about the movie.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Anne Brodie

AWFJ.org

Paddington is an old fashioned live action / animated film that recalls the lushly realised "fairytale" films of the 80's and 90's, and features terrific actors for oomph.

Oct 7, 2021

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Offers up a message of tolerance. "In London everyone is different," says Paddington, "so everyone can fit in." It's a big idea, washed down with a giant melting-pot of marmalade, but also a timely one.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 2, 2021

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It’s 10 years old and still works I was so worried this was gonna be a disaster but I’m happy it was a decent kids film considering it came out in January I didn’t know it was based on a children’s book from Britain back in 1958 In darkest Peru an English explorer visited and befriended 3 bears who could talk Years later the young cubs uncle dies in an earthquake but his aunt manages to help him aboard a ship all the way to London He arrives and is found by a family called the Browns They name the bear Paddington and help him locate the information of the explorer All the while a woman named Millicent Clyde is after the bear to add him to her taxidermy collection Paddington ends up causing trouble but the Browns become quite attached to him The film is colorful, very imaginative when it comes to it particular reality like the sets and the props, and Ben Whinshaw gives a truly heartwarming performance as this furry animal Nicole Kidman does a pretty solid job playing this spy-esque villain The movie has a good amount of charm for kids and their parents It is adorable and the acting and directing seem to be very dedicated The charming characters are welcoming and enjoyable It was very short too which was surprising But thankfully the film is solid entertainment for all ages using great visual storytelling staying true to the source material

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/25

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Eye C

To recover faith in humanity Paddington is the way. What a lovely movie, didn’t rewatched in a long time and still holds it as the first time.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/25

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Audience Member

The animation is fantastic and the story itself is just delightful. Who doesn’t adore Paddington?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/25

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Maria Y

I didnt see this in 2014 cos I assumed it would be silly or crass. How delighted was I to watch it in 2025! It is full of laugh out loud moments, pathos and joy. I loved the storyline and Ben Wishaws voicing is perfection. I also loved its appreciation of London, conveyed in imaginative, beautiful ways that uplift - true art here! Thank you all who worked on this gorgeous and hilarious movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/11/25

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David C

La historia es divertida el osito Paddington es simpático

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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Obi-wan K

This is a Life changer

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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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: TF1 Films Production, Heyday Films, Anton Capital Entertainment, StudioCanal
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: Dolby Digital

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