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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John S

Just delightful. They brought a childhood favourite to life so lovingly.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/15/25

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Wren V

Amazing movie, showcasing how just like Paddington, although the complications and things he endured, that we should stay positive. He has such a welcoming presence that grabs the charm of anyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/07/25

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Briana T

I'd only heard good things about Paddington for years. I hadn't watched it because it seemed like a movie for children. But when so many adults were rating it positively, I thought that there would be something here for me as well. After taking three days to finish it, I can't believe how disappointed I was by this movie. It's incredibly boring. Entirely predictable all the way through. It's inconsistent in what Paddington actually knows versus doesn't know. Like apparently he doesn't know how to use a toothbrush, but he knows what a wallet is. He knows how to use tape and tries to tape back a piece of paper that he ripped, but doesn't know to rip the tape from the tape dispenser. This movie uses every trope ever troped: angsty teenage daughter, loving kind mother, overprotective serious father, etc. It's full of hijinks that serve no purpose other than to provide physical comedy. If I were five years old, I probably would've enjoyed this movie. I really expected there to be a message for me to enjoy as an adult based on the ADULT commentary for this movie. But there was nothing to be found. I was also confused about the "adult" nature of this film as well, as there were many sexual innuendos, and even alcohol in this movie. And it left me wondering, who is this movie even for? Anyways, I watched it via free seven day trial to MovieSphere+. I'll try to see if I can get through the second one, which I hear is better.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/06/25

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Narawit Max P

lovely, funny, cute, British

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/21/25

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Alex O.

Great family fun movie. Decent British humor hahaha, heartwarming and silly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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CaptainBoulder T

Fun family movie that makes you feel good

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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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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