From Book to Film 2024: Paddington 2 (2018)
Director: Paul King Run Time: 103 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 2018
Starring: Ben Whishaw, Imelda Staunton, Madeleine Harris, Michael Gambon
Country: United Kingdom, France, United States, China, Canada
Language: English
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See the 2024 lineupAbout the film:
After working hard to earn enough money to buy the perfect birthday present for his Aunt Lucy, Paddington’s gift is stolen, and it’s up to him and his family to find the thief. A funny, sweet-natured film based on the stories of Paddington Bear created by Michael Bond.
“Paddington’s ability to positively impact people is so profound that it can’t help but stretch out towards the audience, too. We may know that being kind and polite doesn’t always set the world right, but damn if that little bear doesn’t make you want to try.”
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire
About the filmmaker:
Paul King is a British writer and director with award-winning projects in television, film and theatre. He directed the family comedy films Paddington (2014) and its 2017 sequel, both of which earned him BAFTA nominations for Best British Film and Best Adapted Screenplay. Among other series, he directed episodes of The Mighty Boosh (2004–2007) and Space Force (2020).
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