Finding Neverland
Seen it?2004 | 106 min | Drama, Fantasy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won an Oscar, it earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it made about 5 times its budget. 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 fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
During a writing slump, playwright J.M. Barrie meets a widow and her four children, all young boys—who soon become an important part of Barrie’s life and the inspiration that lead him to create his masterpiece. Peter Pan.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Original Score. Also nominated for 6 more Oscars. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$117 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 244K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marc Forster
- Johnny DeppSir James Matthew Barrie
- Kate WinsletSylvia Llewelyn Davies
- Julie ChristieMrs. Emma du Maurier
- Dustin HoffmanCharles Frohman
- Freddie HighmorePeter Llewelyn Davies
- Radha MitchellMary Ansell Barrie
- Kate MaberlyWendy
- Joe ProsperoJack Llewelyn Davies
- Nick RoudGeorge Llewelyn Davies
- Luke SpillMichael Llewelyn Davies