Saving Mr. Banks

Saving Mr. Banks

2013 · 126 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.3 (3,585 votes)
Dir. John Lee Hancock · Starring Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Paul Giamatti, Ruth Wilson, Jason Schwartzman · Music Thomas Newman

“Where her book ended, their story began.”

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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.

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This film offers a charmingly bittersweet journey through memory and artistic integrity. It feels like a warm, nostalgic embrace, balancing delightful wit with poignant reflections on childhood and the creative spirit. Expect a steady, character-driven experience, steeped in mid-century Hollywood and the magic of storytelling.

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