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Finding Neverland

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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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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 03/13/2018
Mingling reality and fantasy, Forster has given us a luminous, touching meditation on life and art. Go to Full Review Will Self London Evening Standard 12/26/2017
Wooden, yes, and saccharine, too. Oh, and did I mention the neutered whimsy? Go to Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/24/2010
3/5
Not about Peter Pan, and not a kids' movie. Go to Full Review Nikhat Kazmi The Times of India 02/28/2020
3.5/5
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. Go to Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News 11/18/2019
B
Directed by Marc Forster, Finding Neverland is a pretty straightforward film that effectively balances its whimsical child-like moments with its heartfelt emotional conclusion. Go to Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens 11/08/2019
Think happy, happy thoughts and take the first star to the right, straight on til morning. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gregory S Sep 6 I thought it was great. Plus, the little “crossovers” between Finding Neverland and Hook are pretty nostalgic. See more Rick M May 11 One of the greatest movies ever made. See more Francisco S Mar 10 Only worse than the Peter Pan story is watching its inspiration. See more Glafira Regina O @Glafira_Regina 10/06/2024 "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... See more Aaron M @mysoulishome 11/11/2023 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. See more Leaburn O 10/13/2023 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. See more Read all reviews
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Marc Forster

Director

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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Finding Neverland: Official Clip - Arriving in Neverland Finding Neverland: Official Clip - Arriving in Neverland 2:12 Finding Neverland: Official Clip - To Die Will be an Awfully Big Adventure Finding Neverland: Official Clip - To Die Will be an Awfully Big Adventure 1:00 Finding Neverland: Official Clip - Directing Nana Finding Neverland: Official Clip - Directing Nana 1:04 Finding Neverland: Official Clip - They Hate It Finding Neverland: Official Clip - They Hate It 1:36 Finding Neverland: Official Clip - That's Not a Pirate Name! Finding Neverland: Official Clip - That's Not a Pirate Name! 2:10 Finding Neverland: Official Clip - Twenty-Five Seats for Orphans Finding Neverland: Official Clip - Twenty-Five Seats for Orphans 1:55 Finding Neverland: Official Clip - Second to the Right, and Straight on Till Morning Finding Neverland: Official Clip - Second to the Right, and Straight on Till Morning 1:11 Finding Neverland: Official Clip - Taking Flight Finding Neverland: Official Clip - Taking Flight 1:10 Finding Neverland: Official Clip - Wild West Showdown Finding Neverland: Official Clip - Wild West Showdown 2:11 Finding Neverland: Official Clip - Grandmother's Hook Finding Neverland: Official Clip - Grandmother's Hook 1:12 View more videos

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Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet in Marc Forster's J. M. BARRIE'S NEVERLAND. (Left to right) Freddie Highmore, Joe Prospero, Johnny Depp, Nick Roud, Kate Winslet and Luke Spill in Marc Forster's FINDING NEVERLAND (Left to right) Nick Roud, Joe Prospero, Freddie Highmore, Kate Winslet and Johnny Depp in Marc Forster's FINDING NEVERLAND. Johnny Depp and Freddie Highmore in Marc Forster's FINDING NEVERLAND. Photo courtesy of Miramax Films. (Left to right) Johnny Depp, Marc Forster, Kate Winslet and Joe Prospero in Marc Forster's FINDING NEVERLAND. Photo credit: Clive Coote Johnny Depp and Dustin Hoffman in Marc Forster's FINDING NEVERLAND. Photo courtesy of Miramax Films. Johhnny Depp and Kate Winslet in Marc Forster's FINDING NEVERLAND. Joe Prospero, Nick Roud, Freddie Highmore, Luke Spill, Kate Winslet and Johnny Depp in Marc Forster's FINDING NEVERLAND. Johnny Depp and Freddie Highmore in Marc Forster's FINDING NEVERLAND. View more photos

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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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