Who directed the 2014 live-action film Paddington?

Paul King directed the 2014 live-action film Paddington.

Paddington was directed by Paul King, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Hamish McColl. The film combines live-action performances with computer-generated imagery to place the talking bear in modern London. It adapts the character's journey from Peru, his discovery at Paddington Station and his adoption by the Brown family.

King had previously directed television comedy and brought a mixture of visual humor, warmth and carefully staged physical comedy to the film. The movie was produced by David Heyman and became a major international success, introducing Paddington to audiences who might not have read the original books.

The title can cause confusion because Paddington is also the name of the character and the railway station. The 2014 film is commonly distinguished from its 2017 sequel, Paddington 2, which was also directed by Paul King.