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Finding Neverland (2004) -- US Home Video Trailer from Miramax
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Finding Neverland (2004) -- The story of J.M. Barrie's friendship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan.
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Overview

User Rating:
8.0/10   77,533 votes
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Director:
Marc Forster
Writers:
Allan Knee (play)
David Magee (screenplay)
Contact:
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Release Date:
24 November 2004 (USA) more
Genre:
Biography | Drama | Family more
Tagline:
Unlock your imagination. more
Plot:
The story of J.M. Barrie's friendship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 16 wins & 54 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(98 articles)
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 (From Scorecard Review. 26 June 2009, 5:00 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Beautiful, Moving Movie with Very Few Flaws more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
J.M. Barrie's Neverland (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief language.
Runtime:
106 min | USA:101 min (DVD) (Encore print)
Country:
USA | UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS
Filming Locations:
London, England, UK more
Company:
Miramax Films more

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Trivia:
This film was originally scheduled to be released in fall 2003, but Columbia Pictures, which had the rights to J.M. Barrie's play for their film Peter Pan (2003), refused to allow Miramax to use certain scenes from the play in Finding Neverland (2004) if it were released at the same time. Miramax agreed to delay the release of Finding Neverland (2004) by one year in exchange for the rights to use Barrie's words. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Barrie is explaining the concept of the play to Frohman, there is a car approaching them from behind as they walk down the street. The position of the car changes dramatically between shots, though the continuity of the conversation is unchanged. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Charles Frohman: Opening night. I love opening night. How are you? Did you see him?
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2005) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Medieval and Renaissance Fanfare No. 7 more

FAQ

A Note Regarding Spoilers
Is "Finding Neverland" based on a book?
Is it possible to read "The Man Who Was Peter Pan" online?
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61 out of 86 people found the following comment useful:-
Beautiful, Moving Movie with Very Few Flaws, 31 December 2004
9/10
Author: Sid Unrau (sidunrau@hotmail.com) from Orem, Utah

I had heard that this was merely a "chick flick." Hey, my wife is the one who wanted to go see it. As it turned out, I went with three other guys, and we all loved it.

Some movies entertain; some teach; some open up new worlds. This movie opened up new worlds. With each passing scene, carefully woven from the previous ones, it was like crossing yet another threshold into another world. The story unfolded deeper and deeper with each new scene, each layer adding not to complexity (the story is rather simple), but to the depth. Depp and the others (esp. the young actor who played Peter) easily lead the audience deeper and deeper into the paths of authenticity, healing, love, friendship and the triumph of inner strength. The other characters, likewise, garnish the central story excellently.

The only flaw I saw is, I'm sure, a matter of taste and perspective; I felt the grandmother was simply too two-dimensional and not as believable as she should have been, though she, too, had some beautiful moments that truly added to the film.

Having much experience with divorce (being a divorce attorney) I found the unfortunate relationship between Depp's character and his wife believable to a tee: two people deeply in love with each other yet more committed to personal pursuits than tending the difficult relationship we call marriage. Ironically, though Depp's character ultimately became the main caretaker of the four boys, by following the tender feelings of his heart, he allowed his marriage to evaporate by not following the other tender feelings of his heart.

Nearly perfect. I give it a 9 out of 10.

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