
Saving Mr. Banks
dir. John Lee Hancock
71
8 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
Aggressively likable and sentimental to a fault, Saving Mr. Banks pays tribute to the Disney legacy with excellent performances and sweet, high-spirited charm.

Directed byJohn Lee Hancock
StarringEmma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Paul Giamatti, Ruth Wilson, Jason Schwartzman
Written bySue Smith, Kelly Marcel
CinematographyJohn Schwartzman
EditingMark Livolsi
MusicThomas Newman
Saving Mr. Banks
2013 · PG-13 · 2h 6m
Comedy, Drama, History
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.
Our Verdict
71
Critics Consensus
Aggressively likable and sentimental to a fault, Saving Mr. Banks pays tribute to the Disney legacy with excellent performances and sweet, high-spirited charm.
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