Mary Poppins
Seen it?1964 | 139 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won 5 Oscars, people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families. If you loved Mary Poppins Returns or Bedknobs and Broomsticks, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 5 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Actress, Academy Awards: Best Film Editing, Academy Awards: Best Music Score – Substantially Original, Academy Awards: Best Song and 1 more. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Written American Musical. Also nominated for 8 more Oscars, 3 more Golden Globes and 1 DGA Award. Plus 7 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$103 million worldwide on a $5 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 881K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Stevenson
- Julie AndrewsMary Poppins
- Dick Van DykeBert / Mr. Dawes Sr.
- David TomlinsonMr. Banks
- Glynis JohnsMrs. Banks
- Hermione BaddeleyEllen
- Karen DotriceJane Banks
- Matthew GarberMichael Banks
- Elsa LanchesterKatie Nanna
- Arthur TreacherConstable
- Reginald OwenAdmiral Boom