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Paddington

  • 20142014
  • PGPG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
112K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,867
200
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
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Paddington (2014)
A young English boy befriends a talking bear he finds at a London train station. A live-action feature based on the series of popular children's books by Michael Bond.
Play trailer2:36
7 Videos
99+ Photos
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Family

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.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
112K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,867
200
  • Director
    • Paul King
  • Writers
    • Paul King(screen story by)
    • Hamish McColl(screen story by)
    • Michael Bond("Paddington Bear" created by)
  • Stars
    • Hugh Bonneville
    • Sally Hawkins
    • Julie Walters
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul King
  • Writers
    • Paul King(screen story by)
    • Hamish McColl(screen story by)
    • Michael Bond("Paddington Bear" created by)
  • Stars
    • Hugh Bonneville
    • Sally Hawkins
    • Julie Walters
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 298User reviews
    • 260Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

    Videos7

    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 2:36
    Theatrical Trailer
    International Trailer
    Trailer 2:32
    International Trailer
    New Trailer
    Trailer 2:25
    New Trailer
    International Teaser
    Trailer 0:51
    International Teaser
    Naming Paddington
    Clip 0:37
    Naming Paddington
    Exclusive Clip
    Clip 0:42
    Exclusive Clip
    Helen Mirren vs. Meryl Streep: Freddie Highmore Takes Sides
    Video 2:52
    Helen Mirren vs. Meryl Streep: Freddie Highmore Takes Sides

    Photos151

    Ben Whishaw in Paddington (2014)
    Paddington (2014)
    Nicole Kidman in Paddington (2014)
    Ben Whishaw, Madeleine Harris, and Samuel Joslin in Paddington (2014)
    Paddington (2014)
    Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Madeleine Harris, and Samuel Joslin in Paddington (2014)
    Sally Hawkins, Madeleine Harris, and Samuel Joslin in Paddington (2014)
    Paddington (2014)
    Hugh Bonneville and Sally Hawkins in Paddington (2014)
    Paddington (2014)
    Hugh Bonneville in Paddington (2014)
    Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Madeleine Harris, and Samuel Joslin in Paddington (2014)

    Top cast

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    Hugh Bonneville
    Hugh Bonneville
    • Henry Brownas Henry Brown
    Sally Hawkins
    Sally Hawkins
    • Mary Brownas Mary Brown
    Julie Walters
    Julie Walters
    • Mrs. Birdas Mrs. Bird
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • Mr Gruberas Mr Gruber
    Tim Downie
    Tim Downie
    • Montgomery Clydeas Montgomery Clyde
    Madeleine Worrall
    Madeleine Worrall
    • Agatha Clydeas Agatha Clyde
    Lottie Steer
    Lottie Steer
    • Young Millicentas Young Millicent
    Geoffrey Palmer
    Geoffrey Palmer
    • Head Geographeras Head Geographer
    Theresa Watson
    • Stenographeras Stenographer
    Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton
    • Aunt Lucyas Aunt Lucy
    • (voice)
    Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon
    • Uncle Pastuzoas Uncle Pastuzo
    • (voice)
    Ben Whishaw
    Ben Whishaw
    • Paddingtonas Paddington
    • (voice)
    Madeleine Harris
    Madeleine Harris
    • Judy Brownas Judy Brown
    Samuel Joslin
    Samuel Joslin
    • Jonathan Brownas Jonathan Brown
    Michael Bond
    Michael Bond
    • Kindly Gentlemanas Kindly Gentleman
    Matt Lucas
    Matt Lucas
    • Joeas Joe
    Jude Wright
    Jude Wright
    • Tonyas Tony
    Kayvan Novak
    Kayvan Novak
    • Grantas Grant
    • Director
      • Paul King
    • Writers
      • Paul King(screen story by)
      • Hamish McColl(screen story by)
      • Michael Bond("Paddington Bear" created by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    A young Peruvian bear with a passion for all things British travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the kind Brown family, who read the label around his neck ('Please look after this bear. Thank you.') and offer him a temporary haven. It looks as though his luck has changed until this rarest of bears catches the eye of a museum taxidermist. —Marmalade Films
    • bear
    • paddington station london
    • talking bear
    • taxidermist
    • title spoken by character
    • 116 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Please look after this bear. Thank you
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for mild action and rude humor
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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

    User reviews298

    Review
    Top review
    A sheer delight of a movie
    I saw "Paddington" with my granddaughter (almost four) and it's hard to be sure who enjoyed it most since this is such an utterly charming and entertaining movie.

    Visually it is a delightful CGI representation of the eponymous bear (politely voiced by Ben Wishaw) and deploys some neat cinematic devices; script-wise it combines humour, word play, and sharp allusions to the plight of the immigrant; while acting- wise we have a slew of marvellous British performers including Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins and Julie Walters as the adults in Paddington's new family and Nicole Kidman who has other plans for our furry friend.

    In a movie full of delights, the bathroom scene is a classic. A sequel or even a series is inevitable and would be most welcome.
    helpful•20
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    • rogerdarlington
    • Dec 13, 2014

    FAQ4

    • Why would the presence of a bear (let alone a talking one!) in the middle of a public, crowded train station go practically unnoticed by everyone around?
    • Why can Paddington speak (in pristine, posh RADA english no less!), let alone read and write, and why is there literally no scientific interest shown in him for this remarkable ability that completely defies biology, throughout the entire film?
    • Is there any real historical basis behind that whole 'kids sent to train stations with a sign around their neck during war times' story that Lucy tells Paddington early in the film?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 16, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • United States
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gấu Paddington
    • Filming locations
      • Costa Rica
    • Production companies
      • StudioCanal
      • Anton
      • TF1 Films Production
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $55,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $76,271,832
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,966,676
      • Jan 18, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $282,377,683
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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