Overview
A bear with a penchant for marmalade brings joy to his community while facing an unexpected challenge.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- gentle
- joyful
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a sweet-natured, visually inventive sequel that balances heartwarming family entertainment with highly enjoyable all-ages adventure.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Paddington is accused of stealing Aunt Lucy's pop-up book and must help uncover the real thief.
Paddington's expressive bear performance, colorful production design, and pop-up-book imagery create a storybook world.
Paddington spreads joy through Windsor Gardens and wins solidarity from people through empathy and good manners.
Paddington's prison experience becomes a source of colorful comic routines and unexpected bonds with fellow inmates.
Films like Paddington 2, and why
Paddington
shared all-ages adventure, whimsical humor, family warmth, and eccentric british characters
Christopher Robin
shared live-action and animation hybrid style, gentle comedy, colorful fantasy, and child-friendly adventure
The Fantastic Mr. Fox
shared stop-motion-inspired visual charm, playful mystery, eccentric british humor, and heartfelt family themes
The Muppets
shared uplifting family storytelling, comic villains, inventive set pieces, and warm community spirit
Movie Details
- Director
- Paul King
- Release Date
- 2017-11-05
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (2910)
Cast
- Ben Whishaw
- Sally Hawkins
- Hugh Bonneville
- Madeleine Harris
- Samuel Joslin
- Julie Walters
- Hugh Grant
- Imelda Staunton
- Brendan Gleeson
- Jim Broadbent
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Paddington 2 about?
- A polite young bear turns a stolen birthday present into a colorful quest for justice, friendship, and community.
- What is Paddington 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Paddington 2 as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Paddington 2 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Paddington 2.
- What did critics think of Paddington 2?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a sweet-natured, visually inventive sequel that balances heartwarming family entertainment with highly enjoyable all-ages adventure.
- Which films are like Paddington 2?
- Films with a similar feel include Paddington, Christopher Robin, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and The Muppets.
- How long is Paddington 2?
- Paddington 2 runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Paddington 2?
- In United States, Paddington 2 streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
