Peter Pan

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Peter Pan

G

Released Feb 5, 1953

1h 16m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Animation

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In this Disney animated film, Wendy (Kathryn Beaumont) and her two brothers are amazed when a magical boy named Peter Pan (Bobby Driscoll) flies into their bedroom, supposedly in pursuit of his rebellious shadow. He and his fairy friend, Tinkerbell, come from a far-off place called Neverland, where children stay perpetually young. Enchanted, the kids follow him back. But when Pan's nemesis, the pirate Captain Hook (Hans Conried), causes trouble, the kids begin to miss their old life.

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Critics Consensus

Though it doesn't delve deeply into the darkness of J.M. Barrie's tale, Peter Pan is a heartwarming, exuberant film with some great tunes.

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THR Staff

The Hollywood Reporter

It is doubtful if the wistful fantasy has ever been done with such charm and beauty as fills the Walt Disney version of James M. Barrie's fanciful play.

Feb 8, 2019

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Dolores Barclay

Associated Press

In the 36 years of its existence, the movie has aged as little as Peter himself. It is still a lush, bright feature that happily clicks along with rollicking songs by Sammy Cahn, Sammy Fain and others.

Oct 22, 2018

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Kate Cameron

New York Daily News

A delightful entertaining film that will appeal to the young and the not-so young alike.

Rated: 4/4

Feb 5, 2016

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

Peter Pan is one of the most enjoyable films in the Disney canon, with absolutely stunning imagery and a great sense of humor...

Jun 18, 2024

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Jet Staff

Jet Magazine

Disney’s all-animated technicolor version of the J. M. Barrie classic is loaded with laughs and is sure to be entertaining for adult movie ' goers as well as the small fry.

Jan 16, 2024

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

Even if one chooses to play ignorant to the problematic backbone that is present in nearly every scene of the film, the world is never explored in a particularly interesting sense and the drama often is underwhelming.

Jan 4, 2023

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Darío C

It feels a little aged, but it is a classic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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Lord V

A classic disney film, that still today.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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Mary-Ann K

This is Walt Disney in his heyday. Wonderfully entertaining with richly vivid animation, distinctive character development and delightful voice work, this animated masterpiece lends honor to Barrie's treasured classic. It's a blend of naivety, sweetness and slapstick that is timeless. Every parent and even grand-parent will be just as enthralled as the young. It brings a BIG smile to my face every time I watch it. A must see!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/20/24

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Nick R

It's an all time Disney classic, even if some of the content and music has aged poorly.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/04/24

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Jace E

With an iconic tone, phenomenal music and a clear story, Peter Pan is the best Disney film to this point in the re-watch. With hardly a dull moment, this movie was enjoyable and highly re-watchable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/17/24

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Alec B

Disney's Peter Pan is a classic that immediately evokes comfort and nostalgia right from the opening credits. Beautifully voiced and animated, I can't help but to feel emotional, thinking about my childhood each time I watch. However, the film's portrayal of Native American peoples, particularly through stereotypical depictions and the song "What Made the Red Man Red?" reflects outdated and insensitive cultural attitudes, which Disney acknowledges in the title credits before streaming on Disney Plus. Still, as one of the greatest adaptions of J.M Barrie's work, Disney's Peter Pan is likely the most loved and known version at home.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/19/24

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Clyde Geronimi

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Wilfred Jackson

Director

Hamilton Luske

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Bobby Driscoll

Peter Pan

Kathryn Beaumont

Wendy Moira Angela Darling

Hans Conried

Captain J. S. Hook

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Synopsis

In this Disney animated film, Wendy (Kathryn Beaumont) and her two brothers are amazed when a magical boy named Peter Pan (Bobby Driscoll) flies into their bedroom, supposedly in pursuit of his rebellious shadow. He and his fairy friend, Tinkerbell, come from a far-off place called Neverland, where children stay perpetually young. Enchanted, the kids follow him back. But when Pan's nemesis, the pirate Captain Hook (Hans Conried), causes trouble, the kids begin to miss their old life.

Director: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske
Producer: Walt Disney
Screenwriter: Ted Sears, Erdman Penner, Bill Peet, Joe Rinaldi, Milt Banta, Ralph Wright, William Cottrell
Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 5, 1953, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 29, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $29.3M
Runtime: 1h 16m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround

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