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Paddington (2014) Movie vs Book

Film · 2014 · Directed by Paul King · Starring Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins

Paddington (2014) Movie: Cast and Details

A young bear arrives in London from Peru and is taken in by the Brown family.

Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?

Reimagined, only inspired by the book

The film borrows the bear, the family and the mood, and tells a new story with a villain.

Read or watch first?

Read the books for the original small adventures. The film is a charming new tale.

What the book gives you

A Bear Called Paddington cover

A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond

It led to a long series and several films.

Who will like it: Young readers and families.

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