Paddington 2
NZ release: 21 December 2017
Suitable for general audiences Rated on: 09 March 2018
What’s it about?
Now happily living with the Brown family and beloved in the local community, Paddington takes on a variety of odd jobs to buy the perfect gift for Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday – only for the present to be stolen.
The facts
- Directed by Paul King
- English language
- Runtime: 104 minutes
- Starring Hugh Grant, Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, with the voice of Ben Whishaw as Paddington bear
- This film is a blend of live-action and animation
Why did it get this rating?
This film/series/video game was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.
Scary and/or sad scenes
Paddington bear is framed and wrongly imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. He is initially scared to be in prison but quickly makes friends with fellow inmates.
Violence
Paddington is prone to getting into trouble and this often results in comedic moments of mishaps: including a chase on top of and along a moving train.
The final sequence of the film involves a train carriage crashing into a river with Paddington trapped inside. He’s saved from drowning by his friends.
Further information
- Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
- Paddington - Content Breakdown
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