# Paddington 2 (2017) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/paddington-2-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Editorial Rating | 99/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 87% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 88/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.3/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Paul King |
| Genres | Family, Comedy |
| Runtime | 103 min |
| Festival premiere | BFI London 2017 |
| Major awards | 0 wins, 1 nominations |

## 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.

## Celluloid verdict

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

Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw, Sally Hawkins

## Accolades

Premiered at BFI London 2017.
- Nominated for Best International Film — AACTA Awards 2018

## Where to watch

Global: HBO Max
the United States: HBO Max
the United Kingdom: HBO Max, StudioCanal Presents
Indonesia: Catchplay
Turkey: TV+
South Korea: Wavve, TVING
Japan: Netflix, Hulu
Thailand: not currently streaming

## 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% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (99/100), Metascore (88/100), Letterboxd (4.3/5), and IMDb (7.8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did Paddington 2 win?**
Paddington 2 earned 1 major award nomination: Best International Film (AACTA Awards 2018).

**Where can I watch Paddington 2?**
Paddington 2 is streaming on HBO Max; on HBO Max in the United States; on HBO Max, StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom; on Catchplay in Indonesia; on TV+ in Turkey; on Wavve, TVING in South Korea; on Netflix, Hulu in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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