Adventure, Comedy, Family  •  2017  •  104 min  •  Older Kids (7+)

Paddington 2 (2017)

Paddington 2 poster

Paddington 2 (2017)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
8.5

Overview

Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen.


Starring Cast

Ben Whishaw  •   Hugh Grant  •   Hugh Bonneville


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film champions universal values of kindness, community, and empathy, demonstrating how individual goodness can transform environments and overcome adversity, rather than promoting a specific political ideology or solution.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie features a generally diverse cast that reflects its London setting, but does not include explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative promotes universal themes of kindness, acceptance, and community, particularly through its immigrant protagonist, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Paddington 2 does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Paddington's adventures and his interactions with the Brown family and the wider community, without touching upon queer identities or experiences.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Paddington 2 does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Paddington's adventures and the Brown family, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the film's plot or character arcs.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but do not participate in such action sequences.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Paddington 2 features established characters from the original books and previous adaptations, all of whom retain their canonical genders. New characters introduced in the film do not replace or alter the gender of any pre-existing figures.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Paddington Bear is consistently portrayed as a bear. The human characters, such as the Brown family and Mr. Gruber, are cast with actors whose race aligns with their established portrayals in the original books and prior adaptations. New characters introduced in the film do not constitute race swaps.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.8
The Movie Database logo
7.5

Critic Ratings

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9.9
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8.8

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