Finding Neverland

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Finding Neverland

PG

2004

1h 46m

Kids & Family

Biography

History

Drama

Fantasy

Romance

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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

03/13/2018

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

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Will Self

London Evening Standard

12/26/2017

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

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/24/2010

3/5

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Scott L

@Scottylo May 18

So dark and bright at the same time. It's an adult study of never letting our inner child did or we die. So no review from me here. It's not a family film, altho everyone should see this movie at some point within their lifetime.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Jan 23

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Gregory S

@Gregory566 Sep 6

I thought it was great. Plus, the little “crossovers” between Finding Neverland and Hook are pretty nostalgic.

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Rick M

@RT28141542 05/11/2025

One of the greatest movies ever made.

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Francisco S

@FranciscoSerrano73 03/10/2025

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

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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...

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Radha Mitchell

Mary Barrie

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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, Biography, History, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
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)