# Paddington 2 (2017) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/paddington-2-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Critic Score | 99% |
| Audience Score | 87% |
| Metascore | 88/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.3/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Paul King |
| Genres | Family, Comedy |
| Runtime | 103 min |

## Quick answer

Paddington 2 (2017) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Warm, witty, and unexpectedly moving — the rare sequel that surpasses its predecessor in pure charm. Metascore 88/100. Directed by Paul King.

## Critics consensus

Warm, witty, and unexpectedly moving — the rare sequel that surpasses its predecessor in pure charm.

## Synopsis

Paddington Bear is framed for theft and must clear his name from prison while the Brown family hunts the true culprit across London.

## Cast

Ben Whishaw, Hugh Grant, Sally Hawkins

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Paddington 2 worth watching?**
Paddington 2 holds a 88% Celluloid Score. Warm, witty, and unexpectedly moving — the rare sequel that surpasses its predecessor in pure charm.

**What is Paddington 2 about?**
Paddington Bear is framed for theft and must clear his name from prison while the Brown family hunts the true culprit across London.

**Who directed Paddington 2?**
Paddington 2 (2017) was directed by Paul King.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Paddington 2?**
88% — the average of five public sources: critics 99%, audience 87%, Metascore 88/100, Letterboxd 4.3/5, and IMDb 7.8/10.

**Where can I watch Paddington 2?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Paddington 2 page for current options.

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