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Paddington 2

Directed by Paul King · 2017 ·

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Answer Summary

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%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

88%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

99% Critic Score
87% Audience
88 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.3
7.8 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 43m
Cast
Ben Whishaw , Hugh Grant , Sally Hawkins

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (99% positive).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (88/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
  • Celluloid Score 88% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

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.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    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.

    Critic Reviews

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