Paddington (2014)
Kernel Score: 79% · 4,155 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Family
Released: 2014-11-24
Runtime: 95 minutes
Is Paddington worth watching?
Worth watching. A polite Peruvian bear arrives in London and wins over a stuffy family. It's warm, funny and genuinely well made for adults too, with the same sweet-natured charm as the books.
Watch it if you
- want a gentle family film with real wit
- enjoy British whimsy
- have kids who like animal stories
Skip it if you
- want fast, edgy comedy
- dislike sweetness and slapstick
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Paddington
- Stream: Britbox Apple TV channel, Angel Studios
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Paddington parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Paddington is a warm family comedy about a bear finding a home in London, with mild slapstick peril and gentle humor for all ages.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild cartoonish peril from a taxidermist villain; nothing graphic.
- Language: None — Clean, family-friendly dialogue.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Paddington
If you liked Paddington, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Paddington 2 (2017) — 82%: The sequel, widely liked, with the same warm humour
- Ernest & Celestine (2012) — 89%: Sweet, handmade friendship story for all ages
- The Princess Bride (1987) — 85%: Family adventure with real wit for grown-ups
- Wonka (2023) — 79%: Cosy, whimsical British-flavoured tale of an outsider
- Christopher Robin (2018) — 81%: Gentle story of a childhood favourite grown up
- The Goonies (1985) — 84%: Child-friendly treasure hunt full of fun
Director
Cast
- Ben Whishaw as Paddington (voice)
- Hugh Bonneville as Henry Brown
- Sally Hawkins as Mary Brown
- Madeleine Harris as Judy Brown
- Samuel Joslin as Jonathan Brown
- Julie Walters as Mrs. Bird
- Nicole Kidman as Millicent
- Imelda Staunton as Aunt Lucy (voice)
- Peter Capaldi as Reginald Curry
- Michael Gambon as Uncle Pastuzo (voice)
Paddington FAQ
Is Paddington worth watching?
Worth watching. A polite Peruvian bear arrives in London and wins over a stuffy family. It's warm, funny and genuinely well made for adults too, with the same sweet-natured charm as the books.
Where can I watch Paddington?
In the US you can stream Paddington on Britbox Apple TV channel and Angel Studios and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Paddington OK for kids?
Paddington is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Paddington is a warm family comedy about a bear finding a home in London, with mild slapstick peril and gentle humor for all ages.
What movies are like Paddington?
If you liked Paddington, try Paddington 2, Ernest & Celestine, The Princess Bride and Wonka.