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Paddington

2014Movie1 h 35 minPG

Comedy
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic777.7Rotten Tomatoes96%81%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about family, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Please look after this bear. Thank you.

A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Family Comedy
  • British Charm & Wit
  • Whimsical Adventure
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Comfort Watch Classic
  • CGI Character Integration
  • Uplifting Narrative
  • Intergenerational Appeal

Cast

24 of 50

Crew

Directed by
Paul King
Written by
Paul King, Michael Bond
Produced by
David Heyman, James Joseph McDonald
Music by
Nick Urata

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Facts

November 23, 2014 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
November 23, 2014
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Made in
France, United Kingdom
Budget
$55 million
Box office
$334 million
Available in
73 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Running Gag, Insignia Rip-Off Ritual, Mythology Gag +9

  • Running Gag
  • Insignia Rip-Off Ritual
  • Mythology Gag
  • Great White Hunter
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance
  • Cerebus Call-Back
  • Adaptational Jerkass
  • For Inconvenience, Press "1"
  • Setting Update
  • Wig, Dress, Accent
  • Cloudcuckoolander
  • Big Damn Heroes

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Paddington?"

Questions about Paddington

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paddington?

BritboxAngel StudiosLionsgate+Wonder Project

In the United States, Paddington streams on Britbox, Angel Studios, Lionsgate+, and Wonder Project. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 37 other countries.

Is Paddington worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is Paddington okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Paddington make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Paddington?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for hopefulness and 10 for wholesome.

Was Paddington a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$334 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $55 million to make and earned $334 million worldwide, 6.1 times its budget.