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Finding Neverland (2004)

“Where will your imagination take you?”

7.3/10 · 3,797 votes 1h 46m pg FantasyDrama

#35 of 179 films from 2004 #257 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Marc Forster · Written by David Magee, Allan Knee

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Overview

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.

Cast

Johnny Deppas Sir James Matthew Barrie
Kate Winsletas Sylvia Llewelyn Davies
Julie Christieas Mrs. Emma du Maurier
Dustin Hoffmanas Charles Frohman
Freddie Highmoreas Peter Llewelyn Davies
Radha Mitchellas Mary Ansell Barrie
Kate Maberlyas Wendy
Joe Prosperoas Jack Llewelyn Davies
Nick Roudas George Llewelyn Davies
Luke Spillas Michael Llewelyn Davies
Eileen Essellas Mrs. Snow
Ian Hartas Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Kelly Macdonaldas Peter Pan
Tim Potteras 'Hook' / Lord Carlton

Facts

Release dateOctober 29, 2004
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) — about the same as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresFantasy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$116,766,556 (4.7× budget)
IMDbtt0308644

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Questions

How long is Finding Neverland?
Finding Neverland runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is Finding Neverland worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 3,797 votes, which places it #35 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 81%) and #257 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Finding Neverland?
Finding Neverland was directed by Marc Forster. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Man Called Otto (2022), Christopher Robin (2018), The Kite Runner (2007).
Who stars in Finding Neverland?
Johnny Depp as Sir James Matthew Barrie; Kate Winslet as Sylvia Llewelyn Davies; Julie Christie as Mrs. Emma du Maurier; Dustin Hoffman as Charles Frohman; Freddie Highmore as Peter Llewelyn Davies; Radha Mitchell as Mary Ansell Barrie.
What is Finding Neverland rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Finding Neverland?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19612.

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