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Paddington

2014·Movie
1h 35min·PG
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome10
  • Hopefulness10
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Family, fantasy, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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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.
Heartwarming Family AdventureCharming Live-Action/CGIInnocent & WholesomeFish-out-of-Water ComedyThemes of AcceptanceVisually EngagingDelightful PerformancesLondon CharmCross-Generational Appeal

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Where can I stream Paddington legally?

Paddington is included with a subscription to Angel Studios in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on BYUtv. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Paddington worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Paddington rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Paddington?

1 h 35 min

Paddington runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Paddington based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Paddington?

Critics87
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Paddington higher (87) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

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.

What language is Paddington in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Paddington?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Paddington in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Paddington use?

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TV Tropes lists 117 storytelling tropes for Paddington, including Running Gag, Insignia Rip-Off Ritual, Mythology Gag.