Paddington Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The adventures begins Christmas 2014.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Mar. 2, 2019

Paddington

Release Date: Friday, January 16, 2015 Theaters

Director: Paul King

Starring: Hugh Bonneville • Nicole Kidman • Sally Hawkins • Jim Broadbent • Julie Walters

N/A Adventure N/A

4.12 / 5.0

37% WILL SEE 63% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Paddington tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear (voiced by Firth) who travels to the city in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the kindly Brown family who read the label around his neck that says "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.

Adventure Comedy Family Kids

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Who stars in Paddington – Cast List

H
Hugh Bonneville
... Henry Brown

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Paddington in Peru
Nicole Kidman
... Millicent, an evil taxidermist

Just Go With It, Practical Magic 2
S
Sally Hawkins
... Mrs. Brown

Bring Her Back, Wonka
Jim Broadbent
... Mr. Gruber

Jay Kelly, Dolittle
J
Julie Walters
... Mrs. Bird

Paddington in Peru, Brooklyn
P
Peter Capaldi
... Mr. Curry

Paddington 2, Benediction
B
Ben Whishaw
... Paddington Bear (voice)

Paddington in Peru, Paddington 2

Who is making Paddington – Crew List

A look at Paddington behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Paul King last helmed Wonka and Paddington 2. The film's writer Hamish McColl last penned Johnny English Reborn and Mr. Bean's Holiday.

Director: Paul King
Screenwriter: Hamish McColl
Producer: David Heyman

Studios: The Weinstein Company
Production Company: Heyday Films
StudioCanal

Production – What we know about the Paddington

Key Facts

Filmed using a combination of live action and CGI (computer generated imagery).
Based on Michael Bond's series of children's books.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2015

Completed

Changed Paddington movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2014

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Nov 2008

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: The adventures begins Christmas 2014.
Also known as: Paddington Bear
Language: English

Paddington Trailers and Clips

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Paddington Release Date: When was the film released?

Paddington was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 16 , 2015. There were six other movies released on the same date, including The Wedding Ringer, Blackhat and American Sniper.