Paddington 2
Directed by Paul King · 2017 ·
Paddington 2 (2017) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (87%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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🏆 1 nomination
StudioCanal Where to watch
- HBO Max
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand
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Where to watch Paddington 2 by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Catchplay |
| Japan | Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Wavve, TVING |
| Turkey | TV+ |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, StudioCanal Presents |
| United States | HBO Max |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (99/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (88/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
- Celluloid Score 88% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded family, comedy pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Paddington 2 worth watching?
Yes — Paddington 2 earns a 88% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Warm, witty, and unexpectedly moving — the rare sequel that surpasses its predecessor in pure charm.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (87%).
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.
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Critic Reviews
Paddington 2 (2017) Review: A British Classic
★★★★½
Paul King's Paddington 2 (2017) endures as a defining family landmark from United Kingdom, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
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