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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

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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:

Where will 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:

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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

As in the movie, it has been a tradition for a girl to play Peter Pan in stage productions. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: When Peter is knocking over his set for his play, a man in a t-shirt, blue jeans and a baseball cap is reflected in the window. 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

Last credit to appear at end credits: For Milo... See more »

Connections

Referenced in The Benchwarmers (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Medieval and Renaissance Fanfare No. 7"
Composed by David Marshall (PRS)
Published by Studio G Ltd (PRS)
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