Paddington

2014
PG
1h 35m

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7.3/10

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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.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.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.

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

138K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,129

897

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Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
- 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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Hugh Bonneville

Henry Brown
(voice)

Sally Hawkins

Mary Brown
(voice)

Julie Walters

Mrs. Bird
(voice)

Jim Broadbent

Mr. Gruber
(voice)

Tim Downie

Montgomery Clyde
(voice)

Madeleine Worrall

Agatha Clyde
(voice)

Lottie Steer

Young Millicent
(voice)

Geoffrey Palmer

Head Geographer
(voice)

Theresa Watson

Stenographer
(voice)

Imelda Staunton

Aunt Lucy
(voice)

Michael Gambon

Uncle Pastuzo
(voice)

Ben Whishaw

Paddington
(voice)

Madeleine Harris

Judy Brown
(voice)

Samuel Joslin

Jonathan Brown
(voice)

Michael Bond

Kindly Gentleman
(voice)

Matt Lucas

Joe
(voice)

Jude Wright

Tony
(voice)

Kayvan Novak

Grant
(voice)

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Trivia
Karen Jankel, daughter of Paddington's creator, Michael Bond, was almost moved to tears after the first screening she saw. "For me, it was bringing to life the bear that was so real to me. And I think they got it absolutely right."

Goofs
The first shot of the fictional 'Westbourne Oak' tube station clearly shows the red-tiled name of the real Maida Vale station.

Quotes
Paddington: Mrs Brown says that in London everyone is different, and that means anyone can fit in. I think she must be right - because although I don't look like anyone else, I really do feel at home. I'll never be like other people, but that's alright, because I'm a bear. A bear called Paddington.

Crazy credits
The credits feature the assurance "No bears were harmed in the making of this film."

Connections
Featured in Film '72: Episode dated 5 November 2014 (2014)

Soundtracks
Imperial Echoes
Written by William H. Myddleton (as Arnold Safroni-Middleton)
Arranged by Natalie Holt (as Natalie Holt)
Copyright 1913 by Boosey & Co Ltd
By Permission of Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd, An Imagem Company

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Featured review

7/10

It's hard to fault this bear

I confess that I was never taken with the marketing for "Paddington". MOstly, the CG in the bear himself. But that tends to be absorbed into the movie's overall sweetness and playful visual style. At the heart of this is a wholesome message about human decency and belonging, and it's populated with likable Brits (Hugh Bonneville, in particular). Some good laughs, too; like seeing a trying to figure out a toothbrush or negotiate scotch tape.

It's a good-natured movie, and what makes it a cut (or two or three) above modern family fare is that there's very little in the way of pop culture references and hipness.

Just warmth.

7/10