---
title: "Paddington"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/paddington-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 116149
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Paddington (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/paddington-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Paddington is a 2014 film that follows the journey of a young bear from Peru. The story begins when the bear travels to London in search of a new home. Upon his arrival, he finds himself lost and alone at Paddington Station. His situation changes when he encounters the Brown family. This family offers the bear a temporary haven, providing him with a place to stay. The narrative focuses on the bear's transition from his life in Peru to his experiences in a new city as he navigates his arrival at the station and his introduction to the family that takes him in. The film centers on these initial interactions and the bear's search for belonging within the environment of London. By documenting his arrival and the subsequent meeting with the Brown family, the film explores the bear's quest for a home. This account covers the primary events described in the synopsis of the production, highlighting the bear's arrival and his integration into the lives of the family he meets.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home."

### Why Watch
- Features a lovable young bear
- Includes the kindly Brown family

### Caveats & Content Note
- May have limited appeal for viewers seeking non-family genres
- Tone & Suitability: It is rated PG and is suitable for family viewing.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, adventure, family, heartwarming

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paul King
- **Networks / Studios**: StudioCanal, Anton Capital Entertainment, Heyday Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home.

### Q: Who directed the film?
Paul King wrote and directed the film.

### Q: When was the film released in the US?
The film was released in the US on January 16, 2015.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
It is classified as comedy, adventure, and family.

### Q: Who meets the bear at Paddington Station?
He meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven.

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