Finding Neverland

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Finding Neverland

PG

Released Nov 24, 2004

1h 46m

Kids & Family

Drama

Biography

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This charming account of a period in the life of author J.M. Barrie (Johnny Depp) reveals the real relationships and events that served as the basis for the author's most iconic work, "Peter Pan." After Barrie develops a platonic relationship with the widowed Sylvia (Kate Winslet) and her four sons, he is inspired to write a play about a group of children who don't want to grow up. The work proves a hit and winds up bringing Barrie and the children together in a way he had never expected.

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Critics Consensus

It won't pass muster for those looking for historical accuracy, but Finding Neverland is a warm, heartfelt drama with a charm all its own -- and Johnny Depp gives a graceful performance as Peter Pan creator J.M. Barrie.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Mingling reality and fantasy, Forster has given us a luminous, touching meditation on life and art.

Mar 13, 2018

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Will Self

London Evening Standard

Wooden, yes, and saccharine, too. Oh, and did I mention the neutered whimsy?

Dec 26, 2017

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Not about Peter Pan, and not a kids' movie.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 24, 2010

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Nikhat Kazmi

The Times of India

It''s a simple lyrical film that celebrates the value of innocence in a world that seems to be fast losing out to cynicism and despair.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 28, 2020

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

Directed by Marc Forster, Finding Neverland is a pretty straightforward film that effectively balances its whimsical child-like moments with its heartfelt emotional conclusion.

Rated: B

Nov 18, 2019

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Think happy, happy thoughts and take the first star to the right, straight on til morning.

Nov 8, 2019

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Rick M

One of the greatest movies ever made.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/11/25

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Francisco S

Only worse than the Peter Pan story is watching its inspiration.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/10/25

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Glafira Regina O

"The story of Sir J.M. Barrie's friendship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan". A magic film about love and friendship. About how children need their parents, and parents need their children. A movie that warms the soul after watching. So soulful that at the end you can shed a tear...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/06/24

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Aaron M

I watched this as part of my journey when I directed Peter Pan on the stage, and did a deep dive into the author and his story. So I'm biased because I was really immersed in all of the magic and sadness at that time… So I really love this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/11/23

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Leaburn O

A plot that seems to stagger about for over an hour desperately searching for direction. Then it all comes together in the final half hour with a very affecting soliloquy on death and mourning. Not one for the family as it is in essence an adult film. Bought this on DVD for £1.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/13/23

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David K

It's not a Christmas movie but I roll it out every Christmas because it just fits the mood.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/10/22

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Marc Forster

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Johnny Depp

J.M. Barrie

Kate Winslet

Sylvia Llewelyn Davies

Julie Christie

Mrs. du Maurier

Radha Mitchell

Mary Barrie

Dustin Hoffman

Charles Frohman

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Synopsis

This charming account of a period in the life of author J.M. Barrie (Johnny Depp) reveals the real relationships and events that served as the basis for the author's most iconic work, "Peter Pan." After Barrie develops a platonic relationship with the widowed Sylvia (Kate Winslet) and her four sons, he is inspired to write a play about a group of children who don't want to grow up. The work proves a hit and winds up bringing Barrie and the children together in a way he had never expected.

Director: Marc Forster
Producer: Richard N. Gladstein, Nellie Bellflower
Screenwriter: David Magee, Allan Knee
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Film Colony
Rating: PG (Mild Thematic Elements|Brief Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 24, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $51.7M
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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