Paddington in Peru

26 January 2025

In the Playhouse

Cinema

United Kingdom, France | 2024 | English | Family | PG

Paddington in Peru brings Paddington’s story back to Peru, as he and the Browns visit his beloved Aunt Lucy. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon and beyond.

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A little bear goes a long way

Get ready for the journey of a lifetime as Paddington in Peru brings the world’s most beloved bear back to his roots, his homeland Peru. Following the adventures of Paddington and Paddington 2, Paddington is still living happily with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens. When he receives a letter from the Reverend Mother, the blithe guitar strumming nun who runs the Home for Retired Bears, informing him that Aunt Lucy misses him dearly, he knows he simply must visit her as soon as possible.

With his shiny new British passport in hand, Paddington is joined by the Browns, including the ever-resourceful Mrs. Bird, on an epic journey that none of them will ever forget. Along the way the group meet new friends, including the dashing riverboat captain Hunter and his daughter Gina. They join them on their thrilling escapades through the Amazon rainforest and up to the stunning mountain peaks of Peru. Together they encounter unexpected challenges, and Paddington begins to uncover surprising secrets about his past. Throughout the ups and downs, his unwavering optimism and kindness shine brightly in this brand-new Paddington cinematic adventure that reinforces the importance of family, and the joy of embracing one's heritage.

Paddington in Peru is the debut feature from director Dougal Wilson and is based on the best-selling and internationally adored series of children's stories by British author Michael Bond.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

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Credits

Based on Paddington Bear by Michael Bond

Dougal Wilson
Director

Mark Burton, Jon Foster, James Lamont
Screenplay

Paul King, Simon Farnaby, Mark Burton
Story by

Rosie Alison
Producer

Cast

Hugh Bonneville
as Henry Brown

Emily Mortimer
as Mary Brown

Madeleine Harris
as Judy Brown

Samuel Joslin 
as Jonathan Brown

Julie Walters
as Mrs. Bird

Jim Broadbent
as Samuel Gruber

Olivia Colman 
as The Reverend Mother

Antonio Banderas
as Hunter Cabot

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