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Finding Neverland (2004)

PG 106 min  -  Biography | Drama | Family  -   24 November 2004 (USA)
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The story of J.M. Barrie's friendship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan.

Director:

Marc Forster

Writers:

Allan Knee (play), David Magee (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Johnny Depp ...
Kate Winslet ...
Julie Christie ...
Radha Mitchell ...
Dustin Hoffman ...
Freddie Highmore ...
Joe Prospero ...
Nick Roud Nick Roud ...
Luke Spill ...
Ian Hart ...
Kelly Macdonald ...
Mackenzie Crook ...
Eileen Essell Eileen Essell ...
Jimmy Gardner Jimmy Gardner ...
Oliver Fox Oliver Fox ...
Gilbert Cannan
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Storyline

The movie details the experiences of "Peter Pan" author J.M. Barrie, which lead him to write the children's classic. He got to know four children who have no father. Drawing from his time with the kids, he writes a story about children who don't want to grow up. Written by Jan Wilm  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Boy | Widow | Friendship | Dog | Writer  | See more »

Taglines:

How far can your imagination take you. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Family

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Voyage au pays imaginaire See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£776,124 (UK) (31 October 2004) (324 Screens)

Gross:

$51,676,606 (USA) (24 April 2005)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Miramax Films, FilmColony See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (DVD) (Encore print)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The cowboys-and-Indians scene begins with a sign for the "Great Ormond Mining Co." This is a reference to the Great Ormond Street Hospital, which owns the rights to the play. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When J.M. gets out of the car when they are on their way to the cottage to shoo off the sheep, the road is muddy with puddles all around. When he gets back in the car, the road is perfectly fine. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Charles Frohman: Opening night. I love opening night. How are you? Did you see him?
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Crazy Credits

Very special thanks to ... The King Family ... See more »

Connections

Featured in 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Medieval and Renaissance Fanfare No. 7"
Composed by David Marshall (PRS)
Published by Studio G Ltd (PRS)
Courtesy of Promusic See more »