Raising Paddington in Peru rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Paddington in Peru rating: the 2024 film is rated PG in the US (parental guidance suggested, no age limit) for action, mild rude humor, and some thematic elements. The UK's BBFC also rates it PG, for mild threat, and Germany's FSK rates it 0. Common Sense Media lists it for ages 6 and up. The earlier films, Paddington (2014) and Paddington 2 (2017), are also PG in the US.
Paddington in Peru at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG; BBFC: PG; FSK: 0 - –Violence in rating descriptors
MPA: action only; BBFC: no violence term - –Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: mild threat only - –Bad language in rating descriptors
None in rating descriptors - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
None in rating descriptors - –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: PG; FSK: 0
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Live-action and animated family film (2024), the third Paddington movie source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA) | PG (parental guidance suggested; no age limit) — action, mild rude humor, some thematic elements source |
| UK (BBFC) | PG (general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children) — mild threat source |
| Germany (FSK) | 0 (no age restriction; per German listings) source |
| Common Sense Media | 6+ (independent nonprofit); parents who reviewed it also say 6+ |
| Paddington 4 | In development (StudioCanal, April 2026); no release date as of October 2026 source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What Paddington in Peru is about
Paddington in Peru is the third Paddington film, from StudioCanal (distributed in the US by Sony), directed by Dougal Wilson, with Ben Whishaw as the voice of Paddington. Paddington travels to Peru to find his Aunt Lucy. It came out in the UK on November 8, 2024, and in the US on February 14, 2025.
Paddington in Peru rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's PG in the US and the UK, and 0 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG, for action, mild rude humor, and some thematic elements.
- UK (BBFC): PG, for mild threat.
- Germany (FSK): 0.
The BBFC describes slapstick, running from boulders, falls from heights, vehicle crashes, brief moments of knife and gun threat, a comic montage of people dying through history without injury detail, and a family worried about a missing relative. Common Sense Media adds characters held at gunpoint and tied up, a plane crash, ghostly images, and a reference to a "drunken night in Cusco."
Paddington age rating across the films
Short answer: All three films are PG in the US.
- Paddington (2014): MPA PG, for mild action and rude humor.
- Paddington 2 (2017): MPA PG, for some action and mild rude humor; Common Sense Media 6+.
- Paddington in Peru (2024): MPA PG; Common Sense Media 6+.
StudioCanal announced Paddington 4 at CinemaCon in April 2026, per Variety and Deadline. As of October 2026, it has no release date and no announced cast.
Why young kids know Paddington
Paddington comes from Michael Bond's books. Per Variety, the three films have grossed a combined $730 million; per Wikipedia, Paddington in Peru made $211 million worldwide and had the biggest UK opening weekend for a British film since No Time to Die.
The habit kids may copy: fixing it yourself
The BBFC lists one piece of dangerous behavior: a screwdriver poked into a fuse box.
Try tonight: ask before the tool
Show your child a screwdriver or scissors and an outlet cover. Ask: "Before I touch something new, what do I do first?" Practice the answer: stop, look, ask a grown-up. In our program, this is the lesson "Wisdom": thinking before deciding.
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FAQ
What is Paddington in Peru rated?
PG in the US, for action, mild rude humor, and some thematic elements. It's PG in the UK and 0 in Germany.
What is the Paddington age rating?
All three Paddington films are PG in the US. Common Sense Media lists Paddington 2 and Paddington in Peru for ages 6 and up.
Is Paddington in Peru scary?
The BBFC lists mild threat, including running from boulders, falls, vehicle crashes, and brief knife and gun threat.
Is there a Paddington 4?
StudioCanal announced Paddington 4 in April 2026. As of October 2026, there's no release date or announced cast.
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