Paddington

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Paddington

PG

2015

1h 35m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

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After a deadly earthquake destroys his home in Peruvian rainforest, a young bear 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 and Mary Brown. Although Paddington's amazement at urban living soon endears him to the Browns, someone else has her eye on him: Taxidermist Millicent Clyde 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

09/29/2020

It's just a sweet time for everyone.

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

01/19/2015

Paddington is absolutely, positively delightful.

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Dan Kois

Slate

01/17/2015

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

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

04/17/2025

3/4

Free of even the smallest inklings of cynicism and snark.

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

01/29/2025

2/5

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

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

01/29/2025

4/5

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

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Annastacia T.

@Calliope 18h

Great live action adaptation of a children's classic.

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Connor H

@RT36104030 Apr 9

ME LIK BEAR HE FUANNY

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Kevin P

@RT55971421 Feb 10

Such a charming and wholesome adaptation of the beloved children's book character. Paddington is a very sweet character with a great voice actor who gives him a sincere and gentle personality. I love the movie's distinctly British dry sense of humor. I also love the sweet friendship between Paddington and the mother Mrs. Brown. Nicole Kidman is pretty funny as a psycho taxidermist. The soundtrack is very lively and charming. The direction is solid and captivating and I love the colorful set design. Particularly the beautiful dollhouse miniature house explaining the Brown family dynamics. I loved the nonchalant and unsurprised response of the grumpy father reacting to a talking bear at the train station. The father is very funny and cynical. The movie is very funny and clever. There’s a nice twist involving the Explorer and the taxidermist. It's an incredibly likable and charming family movie that avoids the pitfalls of most love action adaptations of beloved children's characters.

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Jason M

@Jmo167 Feb 4

A simple but very sweet movie that people of any age can enjoy. Despite it's simplicity, it still has amazing comedic moments and heartwarming moments as well. Which all comes together in making this movie a joy to watch. 9/10

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Jacob B

@JacobTheCritic Jan 24

Thanks to 2/3 of these movies as well as Aardman's output, I'm proud to admit to being British.

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Jay W

@RT52162311 Jan 17

On paper, this film could easily have been just another "Peter Rabbit" or "Alvin and the Chipmunks" type of film. The bottom of the barrel children entertainment that is only suited for babysitting little babies that don't know better. But rest assured, the difference is all in execution, this is not just a good family film, it is a great one. It is effortlessly charming and sure to cheer anyone up who is in a bad mood.

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Synopsis

After a deadly earthquake destroys his home in Peruvian rainforest, a young bear 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 and Mary Brown. Although Paddington's amazement at urban living soon endears him to the Browns, someone else has her eye on him: Taxidermist Millicent Clyde 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)