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Saving Mr. Banks (2013)

โ€œWhere her book ended, their story began.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 3,571 votes 2h 6m pg-13 ComedyDramaHistory

#49 of 284 films from 2013 #445 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by John Lee Hancock ยท Written by Sue Smith, Kelly Marcel

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Overview

Author P.L. Travers looks back on her childhood while reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen.

Cast

Emma Thompsonas P.L. Travers
Tom Hanksas Walt Disney
Colin Farrellas Travers Robert Goff
Paul Giamattias Ralph
Ruth Wilsonas Margaret Goff
Jason Schwartzmanas Richard Sherman
Bradley Whitfordas Don DaGradi
Annie Rose Buckleyas Ginty
B.J. Novakas Robert Sherman
Kathy Bakeras Tommie
Lily Bighamas Biddy
Melanie Paxsonas Dolly
Andy McPheeas Mr. Belhatchett
Rachel Griffithsas Aunt Ellie

Facts

Release dateNovember 29, 2013
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) โ€” longer as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$112,544,580 (3.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt2140373

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Questions

How long is Saving Mr. Banks?
Saving Mr. Banks runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is Saving Mr. Banks worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 3,571 votes, which places it #49 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 83%) and #445 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Saving Mr. Banks?
Saving Mr. Banks was directed by John Lee Hancock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Blind Side (2009), The Founder (2016), The Rookie (2002).
Who stars in Saving Mr. Banks?
Emma Thompson as P.L. Travers; Tom Hanks as Walt Disney; Colin Farrell as Travers Robert Goff; Paul Giamatti as Ralph; Ruth Wilson as Margaret Goff; Jason Schwartzman as Richard Sherman.
What is Saving Mr. Banks rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Saving Mr. Banks?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9486.

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