Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael's children through a difficult time in their lives.

Director:

Rob Marshall

Writers:

David Magee (screenplay by), David Magee (screen story by)

Stars:

Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Colin Firth

Cast

Credited cast, sorted by IMDb STARmeter:
Emily Blunt	...	Mary Poppins
Meryl Streep	...	Topsy
Colin Firth	...	William Weatherall Wilkins
Emily Mortimer	...	Jane Banks
Julie Walters	...	Ellen
Angela Lansbury	...	Balloon Lady
Dick Van Dyke	...	Mr. Dawes Jr.
Ben Whishaw	...	Michael Banks
Lin-Manuel Miranda	...	Jack
David Warner	...	Admiral Boom
Bern Collaço	...	Bank Teller (as Bern Collaco)
Jeremy Swift	...	Gooding
Pixie Davies	...	Anabel Banks
Jim Norton	...	Mr. Binnacle
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith	...	Frye / Weasel

Storyline

In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives.

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Plot Keywords:

second part | nanny | world war two | singing | sequel | 

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Taglines:

In a place we hold dear, where wonder once lived... but soon from above, a new story begins.

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Genres:

Family | Fantasy | Musical

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some mild thematic elements and brief action

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Movie Website

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 December 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mary Poppins 2

Filming Locations:

Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lucamar Productions,Marc Platt Productions,Walt Disney Pictures

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Only the second movie directed by Rob Marshall where the costumes aren't designed by Colleen Atwood. The costumes in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) were designed by Penny Rose, and this film by Sandy Powell.

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Quotes

Balloon Lady: [from trailer; to Michael] You've forgotten what it's like... to be a child.

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Crazy Credits

The Disney logo is set in 1930s London (Big Ben and Tower Bridge can be seen), amidst drizzly weather.

If one looks closely, Mary Poppins steps out of the castle and flies away.

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Connections

Follows Mary Poppins (1964)

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Soundtracks

Trip a Little Light Fantastic
Written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman