One of the most universally beloved animal films of all-time just found a new streaming home.Paddington, the 2014 animal adventure comedy, has officially begun streaming on Prime Video.Paddingtonjoins the Prime Video original movieJackpot!, starringJohn CenaandAwkwafina, as well asNight Swimas the most recent additions to the streaming platform.PaddingtonstarsHugh Bonneville,Sally Hawkins,Julie Walters, andTim Downie, and currently sits at a nearly perfect 97% from critics and an 80% rating from audiences onRotten Tomatoes. The film was produced on a budget of $55 million and grossed more than $280 million at the worldwide box office, including $206 million from overseas markets.
Paddingtonwas written and directed byPaul King, and to this day it is considered among his most famous works, along with the sequel that is held in even higher regard,Paddington 2. King most recently directedTimothée Chalametin the 2023 hit that grossed over $500 million at the worldwide box office,Wonka. His only other directorial feature came when he made his debut in 2009 on the unrated filmBunny and the Bully, but he has otherwise spent much of his time helming episodes of television on shows likeOutsiders,Space Force,Little Crackers, andCome Fly with Me. King has several upcoming projects confirmed to be in development, includingTime’s Fooland an untitledFred Astairebiopic.
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Prime Video has plenty of originals to keep the platform afloat but also has secured the rights to several popular movies to release in the last few years. Most notably,the latestMission Impossiblefilm,Dead Reckoning Part 1, has been floating in the top 10 on Prime Video for the last several weeks. Both of the hit Prime original series,FalloutandThe Boys, are also continuing their hot run as several of the most-watched projects on the platform, both with new seasons already confirmed to be in development. More recently, Prime Video secured the rights toNight Swim, the 2024 film starring Wyatt Russell, and also had the original filmJackpot!starring Cena and Awkwafina debut, which has quickly risen to the #1 spot.
Paddingtonstars Tim Downie and Sally Hawkins and was written and directed by Paul King. Stay tuned to Collider for future streaming updates and watchPaddingtononPrime Video.
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