Michael Bond

Writer · Died June 27, 2017, aged 91 · Newbury, Berkshire, England, UK

Thomas Michael Bond CBE (January 13, 1926 – June 27, 2017) was a British author. He is best known for a series of fictional stories for children, featuring the character of Paddington Bear. More than 35 million Paddington books have been sold around the world, and the characters have also appeared in a popular film series (featuring Paddington and Paddington 2 to date) and on television. His first book was published in 1958 and his last in 2017, a span of 59 years.

What are Michael Bond's films like?

Across their 5 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Society.

Themes

share of theme weight

Bonds

59%

Society

28%

Self

13%

Family bonds5 Community3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful

5

Warm

4

Hopeful

2

Thrilling

2

Contemplative

1

How their films linger

Feel-good5 Cozy3 Hopeful2

How their films end

Happy5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Michael Bond's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 6 of their 8 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Lionsgate+1 title, show their title on Lionsgate+
Minno1 title, show their title on Minno
PlayKids Learning1 title, show their title on PlayKids Learning

Subscription and free streaming for Michael Bond's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

14 credits, 8 with a MovieCove page.

Paddington in Peru(2024)
Characters
Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films
The Adventures of Paddington(2019)
Show Writer
Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows
Paddington 2(2017)
Characters
Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films
Paddington(2014)
Characters · Story · as Kindly Gentleman
Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films
Paddington Bear: The Early Years(2001)
Actor
Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
The Adventures of Paddington Bear(1997)
Show Creator · Writer
Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows
Paddington Bear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Show 1 episode · Creator · Writer
V(1983)
Show 2 episodes · as Officer Talbot
Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows
Paddington Bear Goes to the Movies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)
Writer
Paddington (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)
Show 56 episodes · Author
Paddington Bear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)
Author
Paddington Bear(1976)
Show Writer
Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows
The Adventures of Parsley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)
Show Creator
The Herbs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)
Show Creator