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The Adventures of Paddington Bear (1997) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The Adventures of Paddington Bear was a Canadian/French animated children's television series. It was based on the book Paddington Bear by Michael Bond and written by Bruce Robb. It was produced by Cinar and Protecrea and ran for 117 episodes. The show aired in the United States on the Cookie Jar Toons block on This TV from November 2008 - August 2009. However, all CINAR references in these broadcasts have been replaced by Cookie Jar references. It was also shown on HBO.

TV-Y7-FV • 1997 • 3 seasons

Age
8+

After bidding farewell to his Aunt Lucy in darkest Peru, Paddington Bear sails off and eventually finds himself alone in Paddington Station. The label around his neck reads simply: "Please look after this bear. Thank You." When the Brown family takes him...

Cast

NL
Nigel Lambert
Jonathan Kydd
Jonathan Kydd
JW
Jade Williams
EK
Eve Karpf
ML
Moir Leslie
Steven Webb
Steven Webb
Cyril Shaps
Cyril Shaps
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Is The Adventures of Paddington Bear appropriate for kids?

After bidding farewell to his Aunt Lucy in darkest Peru, Paddington Bear sails off and eventually finds himself alone in Paddington Station. The label around his neck reads simply: "Please look after this bear. Thank You." When the Brown family takes him... Read more — free account

Content severity in The Adventures of Paddington Bear Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances None 0/10
Language Moderate 4/10
Sex/Nudity None 0/10
Violence/Gore Intense 8/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in The Adventures of Paddington Bear

No sexual content or nudity. Mild crush or flirtation jokes may appear.

Violence and gore in The Adventures of Paddington Bear

Frequent stylized action with fights, chases, weapons, powers, crashes, explosions, and peril. Injuries are non-graphic.

Language in The Adventures of Paddington Bear

No strong language; mild insults, taunts, threats, and urgent action dialogue may occur.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Adventures of Paddington Bear

There is no alcohol, tobacco, or illicit substance use depicted in this season. Characters occasionally consume Paddington's signature marmalade sandwiches or various non-alcoholic beverages at dinner.

Mature themes in The Adventures of Paddington Bear

Mild-to-moderate themes of courage, teamwork, responsibility, loyalty, fear, rivalry, justice, and using power wisely.

Scary moments in The Adventures of Paddington Bear

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Adventures of Paddington Bear yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Adventures of Paddington Bear appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Adventures of Paddington Bear is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7-FV. After bidding farewell to his Aunt Lucy in darkest Peru, Paddington Bear sails off and eventually finds himself alone in Paddington Station. The label around his neck reads simply: "Please look after this bear. Thank…

What age rating does The Adventures of Paddington Bear have?

The Adventures of Paddington Bear is rated TV-Y7-FV. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is The Adventures of Paddington Bear about?

After bidding farewell to his Aunt Lucy in darkest Peru, Paddington Bear sails off and eventually finds himself alone in Paddington Station. The label around his neck reads simply: "Please look after this bear. Thank You." When the Brown family takes him...

How many seasons does The Adventures of Paddington Bear have?

The Adventures of Paddington Bear has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in The Adventures of Paddington Bear?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Adventures of Paddington Bear.

How violent is The Adventures of Paddington Bear?

Violence isn't a standout concern across The Adventures of Paddington Bear per our reviewers.

Is the language in The Adventures of Paddington Bear appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across The Adventures of Paddington Bear.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Adventures of Paddington Bear?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The Adventures of Paddington Bear.

What mature themes appear in The Adventures of Paddington Bear?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The Adventures of Paddington Bear.

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