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Paddington in Peru

Paddington in Peru

A little bear goes a long way.

2024106 minPGMidcredits score: 70th percentile of all films
Director
Dougal Wilson
Starring
Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Samuel Joslin

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.

Where to watch

Where can I watch Paddington in Peru?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Paddington in Peru streaming on Netflix and to rent or buy on Prime Video.

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Highlights

What stands out about Paddington in Peru?

Paddington in Peru earns 6 badges, led by Star-studded and Crowd Pleaser.

  • Reception
  • Craft and mood
  • Awards and box office
  • Cast

Reception

Is Paddington in Peru worth watching?

Paddington in Peru's Midcredits score is the 70th percentile of all films, from 357K ratings across 6 sources. 59% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

70th percentile

Better received than 70% of films

78th percentile among Adventure71st percentile among 2020s
Acclaim (how much people like it)73rd
Approval (how many liked it)65th

68 /100

73rd percentile of all films

81st percentile among Adventure72nd percentile among 2020s

Critics 65 · Audience 68

Critics and audiences broadly agree.

Rating distribution

A broad spread centered near 6.8 — solid but not unanimous.

59% liked it

65th percentile of all films

72nd percentile among Adventure65th percentile among 2020s
59% rated it 7–1041% rated it 1–6

Critics 93% · Audience 90%

On Rotten Tomatoes, critics and audiences approve at similar rates.

Awards

0 Oscars won · 0 Oscar noms · 2 wins / 9 noms overall

95th percentile

357K ratings across platforms

92nd percentile among Adventure96th percentile among 2020s
TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 27% in 30 days

Box office

Budget$90M
Opening weekend$13M
Domestic gross$46M
Worldwide gross$211M

Returned 2.3× its budget — 93rd percentile earner in its genre.

What reviewers say

Common ground

Both camps agree it's a fun, charming family adventure that falls short of the first two films, with a lighter, more sentimental tone and less humor.

Fans praised

  • heartwarming charm and playful humor preserved
  • Antonio Banderas' performance and new characters
  • satisfying conclusion to the character arc

Detractors panned

  • derivative plot, rehashed jokes
  • loss of London setting and original charm
  • downgrade in Mrs Brown casting

What stands out

ActingDivisive68

Antonio Banderas shines; Emily Mortimer seen as a downgrade

Characters60

Paddington remains lovable; new characters underdeveloped

Plot and storyDivisive55

adventure is fun but derivative and loses the fish-out-of-water charm

HumorDivisive50

fewer jokes and not as funny, zanier style lands unevenly

Originality40

similar to Jungle Cruise and Sound of Music, rehashes old jokes

Preferred by

Critics vs users

Preferred by Critics

Critics scored it 10 points higher than users.

No notable difference between the other groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • Women vs men 1 point apart
  • Under-30s vs over-30s 4 points apart
  • US vs non-US 3 points apart

Watch experience

What is Paddington in Peru like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Feel-good: browse every movie of this kind

Watch this when you want something warm that leaves you smiling.

It is gentle, has a few laughs and leaves you hopeful. Skip it when you want something with weight.

ToneFeelDemandwhat the answer rests onexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

Very little.

What it feels like

Feel-good.

Moods
HopefulJoyfulThrilling
Heaviest: late
Warm humor
Register
WarmAdventurous · 11% of filmsWhimsical · 2% of films
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.
TonePlayed with sincere heart and gentle whimsy, never winking at its own charm, even during comic and perilous moments.
The rideThe film is light and upbeat through most of the jungle adventure, with the strongest emotional warmth in the reunion and resolution at the end.
StructureThe story follows a conventional beginning-middle-end: setup in London, jungle adventure in Peru, and a heartfelt resolution back home.

How it leaves you

what you carry away

Hopeful.

The answer rests on this: HopefulFeel-good
Why it leaves you this wayThe film leaves viewers with a warm, uplifting feeling about home and belonging, reinforced by Paddington's choice of family over roots.
How it ends · evidence
Happy ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all films
Monster — 21% of films. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of films. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 10% of films. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 4% of films. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 11% of films. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 9% of films. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 13% of films. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 7% of films. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 22% of filmsPredator — 6% of films. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 6% of films. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of films. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 2% of films. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of films. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of films. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of films. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of films. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of films. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of films. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — under 1% of films. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of films. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of films. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of films. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of films. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 4% of films. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 5% of films. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of films. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — 1% of films. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of films. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 2% of films. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — 1% of films. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of films. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — 1% of films. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 4% of films. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of films. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of films. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of films. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 1% of films. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of films. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — 2% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 2% of films. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 2% of films. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 3% of films. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 3% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 5% of films. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of films. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 2% of films. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of films. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 5% of films. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 2% of films. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).QuestRescue
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 21%: Predator 6% · Tyrant 6% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 2% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent under 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 10% (this title): Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 4% (this title) · Mission 5% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage 1%
  • Voyage 4%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 2% · Survival ordeal 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent 1%
  • Comedy 11%: Romantic comedy 4% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 1%
  • Tragedy 9%: Hubris 1% · Obsession 2% · Corruption arc 2% · Doomed love 2% · Crushed by fate 3%
  • Rebirth 13%: Redemption 3% · Healing 5% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 2%
  • Mystery 7%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 5% · Enigma 2%
  • No archetype 22%

Quest: A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles. · Rescue: Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).

10% of films fit this archetype

Why this archetypePaddington journeys to the Peruvian jungle to find his missing Aunt Lucy, with the search for her propelling the story into the wild and ultimately uncovering a deeper mystery about his origins.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 27% of filmsSelf — 22% of filmsPower — 7% of filmsMorality — 16% of filmsSurvival — 15% of filmsSociety — 9% of filmsIdeas — 5% of filmsRomantic love — 15% of filmsMarriage — 2% of filmsFamily bonds — 21% of filmsParenthood — 2% of filmsFriendship — 9% of filmsLoyalty — 4% of filmsIdentity — 14% of filmsComing of age — 5% of filmsAging — under 1% of filmsSelf-worth — 7% of filmsAmbition — 7% of filmsPurpose — 9% of filmsMemory — 3% of filmsObsession — 3% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 2% of filmsCorruption — 3% of filmsGreed — 3% of filmsClass — 3% of filmsOppression — 4% of filmsFreedom — 5% of filmsJustice — 13% of filmsDuty — 2% of filmsRevenge — 4% of filmsGuilt — 3% of filmsRedemption — 6% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — 1% of filmsSacrifice — 4% of filmsBetrayal — 5% of filmsDeception — 9% of filmsSurvival — 17% of filmsWar — 1% of filmsViolence — 4% of filmsMortality — 2% of filmsGrief — 6% of filmsTrauma — 7% of filmsMental illness — 1% of filmsAddiction — 1% of filmsIllness and disability — under 1% of filmsCommunity — 14% of films. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 5% of filmsPrejudice — 3% of filmsDisplacement — 1% of filmsFaith — 3% of filmsTradition vs change — 2% of filmsFame — 3% of filmsLegacy — 4% of filmsFate — 1% of filmsFree will — under 1% of filmsTruth — 4% of filmsHope — 5% of filmsNature — 2% of filmsArt — 4% of filmsTechnology — 1% of filmsSelfFamilybonds
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 27% (this title): Romantic love 15% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 21% (this title) · Parenthood 2% · Friendship 9% · Loyalty 4%
  • Self 22%: Identity 14% · Coming of age 5% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 7% · Purpose 9% (this title) · Memory 3% · Obsession 3%
  • Power 7%: Power 2% · Corruption 3% · Greed 3% · Class 3% · Oppression 4% · Freedom 5%
  • Morality 16%: Justice 13% · Duty 2% · Revenge 4% · Guilt 3% · Redemption 6% · Forgiveness 1% · Sacrifice 4% · Betrayal 5% · Deception 9%
  • Survival 15%: Survival 17% · War 1% · Violence 4% · Mortality 2% · Grief 6% · Trauma 7% · Mental illness 1% · Addiction 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 9%: Community 14% · Isolation 5% · Prejudice 3% · Displacement 1% · Faith 3% · Tradition vs change 2% · Fame 3% · Legacy 4%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 4% · Hope 5% · Nature 2% · Art 4% · Technology 1%

Bonds

Family bondsPurpose · 9% of films
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Intimate stakes: Consequences reach a person or a household.Single lead
How it treats its themeThe film centers on Paddington's love for his family and his search for belonging, while Mrs. Brown seeks one last family adventure before her children leave home.
StanceThe film affirms the importance of family, home, and belonging, treating these as rewards worth journeying for.

The world

ContemporaryUrbanWildernessStylized realism
Orchestral classicalSupportive music · original score · Dario Marianelli
SettingLondon household and Peruvian jungle
MusicThe score supports the film's warm and adventurous tone with light orchestral themes.

Content guide

Is Paddington in Peru okay for kids?

PG

Paddington in Peru is rated PG: “Rated PG for action, mild rude humor and some thematic elements” (MPAA). As of August 19, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at mild (27/100), sexual content at minimal (13/100), language at minimal (9/100), drug and alcohol content at minimal (11/100) and frightening material at moderate (38/100). Overall it is heavier than 20% of PG-rated films.

Ratings in 31 other countries
  • UKPG
  • AustraliaPG
  • Germany0
  • FranceTP
  • IrelandG
  • New ZealandPG
  • South KoreaALL
  • Brazil10
  • ArgentinaATP
  • Austria6
  • BGB
  • CLTE
  • CzechiaU
  • Hungary6
  • IDSU
  • IsraelAll
  • ItalyT
  • LTV
  • MexicoA
  • Netherlands6
  • Norway6
  • PRPG
  • Russia6+
  • SingaporePG
  • SKU
  • SpainA
  • Sweden7
  • Switzerland0
  • THG
  • UA0+
  • VIPG
Overall
Mild · all five categories
Heavier than 6% of all filmsHeavier than 20% of PG-rated films
Violence & Gore
Mild
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 29%
Sex & Nudity
None / Minimal
light for a PG-rated film
heavier than 22%
Profanity
None / Minimal
light for a PG-rated film
heavier than 14%
Alcohol & Drugs
None / Minimal
light for a PG-rated film
heavier than 21%
Frightening / Intense
Moderate
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 51%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

Nothing here is extreme. The strongest element is frightening material, heavier than 51% of PG-rated films.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other films that have them.

What content warnings does Paddington in Peru have?

MovieCove's classifier found no content warnings in Paddington in Peru's parents' guide notes; a missing warning is not a guarantee of absence.

Cast and crew

Who is in Paddington in Peru?

Cast

7 of the cast already had the standing of a top-10% working actor.

Ben Whishaw
as Paddington Bear
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Hugh Bonneville
as Henry Brown
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Emily Mortimer
as Mary Brown
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.
Samuel Joslin
as Jonathan Brown
Madeleine Harris
as Judy Brown
Antonio Banderas
as Hunter Cabot
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Carla Tous
as Gina Cabot
Newcomer: A standing when this film came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Olivia Colman
as Reverend Mother
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.
Julie Walters
as Mrs. Bird
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.
Imelda Staunton
as Aunt Lucy
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.

Crew

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