Movie · 2024 · Adventure, Comedy, Family · 1h 46m · PG · English
Curator score: 4.5/10 (315.2K ratings)
A little bear goes a long way.
Overview
Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Ratings
Curator score: 4.5/10
IMDb: 6.6/10
Letterboxd: 3.41/5
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 65
TMDB: 6.8/10
Director
Dougal Wilson
Production
Kinoshita Group, Marmalade Pictures, StudioCanal UK
Cast
Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Samuel Joslin, Madeleine Harris, Antonio Banderas, Carla Tous, Olivia Colman, Julie Walters, Imelda Staunton, Jim Broadbent, Hayley Atwell, Oliver Maltman, Joel Fry, Robbie Gee, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Ben Miller, Jessica Hynes, Ella Dacres, Aloreia Spencer
Where to watch
Netflix
Curator Review
Verdict
A warm, lightly adventurous family sequel that keeps Paddington’s charm intact while shifting the series into a more travelogue-style quest. It may not match the peak inventiveness of the previous film, but it remains funny, gentle, and emotionally sincere, with enough visual polish and heart to satisfy families and fans of cozy adventure.
Best for
families looking for an all-ages adventure
viewers who like wholesome British comedy
fans of feel-good, emotionally sincere movies
people who enjoy gentle mystery and travel stories
Skip if
you want the sharpest or most inventive entry in the series
you are specifically attached to the previous director’s style
you prefer fast-paced action over soft, character-led comedy
you dislike sentimental family films
Overview
Paddington in Peru keeps the franchise’s essential appeal: kindness as a superpower, chaos as a source of comedy, and a deep belief that home is something you build with the people around you. The move to Peru gives the film a broader adventure shape, with rainforest and mountain scenery that opens the series up visually without losing its cozy tone.
Worth noting
The result is charming even if it feels a little less magically precise than the best Paddington outing. Some fans will miss the previous film’s particular comic rhythm and emotional snap, but the movie still lands on the right side of delightful, with enough wit and warmth to make the journey worthwhile.
Bottom line
It works best as a family adventure with a soft heart rather than a high-stakes quest. If you come for the marmalade, the manners, and the belief that decency matters, it delivers exactly the kind of comfort the series is known for.
Top Letterboxd reviews
Paddington · 15006 likes
It was lovely bringing the Brown family to see my home in Peru and making new friends along the way.
timtamtitus (3.5★) · 7669 likes
I miss sally hawkins 😥
Paddington · 6984 likes
Revisiting our time in Peru reminded me that home can be halfway across the world, as long as you’re with the right people. And perhaps have a marmalade sandwich under your hat.
katie ! (4★) · 5948 likes
lord please take any sadness or suffering Paddington endures and give it to me instead