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2014 · 95 min · PG

Paddington

Directed by Paul King · Comedy, Adventure, Family

Paddington (2014) is a Comedy film, directed by Paul King set in London and Peru during the 2010s. It runs 95 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of family & loyalty and identity run throughout.

Composer
Nick Urata
Cinematography
Erik Wilson
Cast
Ben WhishawHugh BonnevilleSally HawkinsMadeleine HarrisSamuel JoslinJulie WaltersNicole KidmanImelda Staunton

The world of this film

Setting

Where
LondonPeru
When

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & LoyaltyIdentity
Tone
ComedicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadNon Human Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction
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