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Age Guide5+
MPAA RatingPG
Year2017
Runtime1h 43m
StudioStudioCanal
DirectorPaul King
Cast
Ben WhishawHugh BonnevilleSally HawkinsHugh GrantBrendan Gleeson
AdventureComedyFamily
Paddington 2
2017
Paddington is wrongly imprisoned for stealing a rare pop-up book while the real thief — a faded actor — remains at large.
Content Guide
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Violence & ScarinessVery mild
Violence & Scariness
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LanguageNone
Language
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Sex & NudityNone
Sex & Nudity
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SubstancesNone
Substances
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Frightening ScenesNone
Frightening Scenes
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Positive MessagesExcellent
Positive Messages
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Role ModelsExcellent
Role Models
What's in this movie
- •Paddington is in prison for a significant portion of the film
- •Mild slapstick throughout
- •A villain pursues Paddington after his escape
🌍 Cultural & Representation Concerns
✓ None identifiedEducational Value
Arguably even better than the first — a story about how kindness can transform a prison's culture and how good character eventually prevails.
💬 Pause & Talk — Discussion Topics
- 1.How does Paddington change the atmosphere of the prison just by being himself?
- 2.What drives the villain's desperation, and does it make him sympathetic?
- 3.What does 'always try to be good' mean in practice?
🏆 Awards: Empire Award for Best British Film; BAFTA nomination for Best British Film