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Finding Neverland
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Marc Forster. With Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
During a writing slump, playwright J.M. Barrie meets a widow and her four children, all young boys—who soon become an important part of Barrie’s life and the inspiration that lead him to create his masterpiece. Peter Pan.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTDuring a writing slump, playwright J.M. Barrie meets a widow and her four children, all young boys—who soon become an important part of Barrie’s life and the inspirati…
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Release snapshot for Finding Neverland.
MoviHero lists October 29, 2004 as the release date for Finding Neverland. Marc Forster is the listed director. The listed cast includes Johnny Depp as Sir James Matthew Barrie, Kate Winslet as Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, Julie Christie as Mrs. Emma du Maurier, Dustin Hoffman as Charles Frohman. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 29, 2004
GenresDrama · Fantasy
Runtime1h 46m
DirectorMarc Forster
CastJohnny Depp as Sir James Matthew Barrie, Kate Winslet as Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, Julie Christie as Mrs. Emma du Maurier, Dustin Hoffman as Charles Frohman
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Finding Neverland runs 1h 46m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 3,849 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“He is the irrepressible spirit of youth. Under pressure due to his success, in a token socialite marriage, playwright J.M. Barrie is less than enamoured…”
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“It can be just a little bit twee at times, this, but it's still quite an enjoyable look at the inspiration behind J.M.”
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“Stop giving yourself so much credit. Peter is grieving. It has nothing to do with you.”
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otherSir James Matthew BarrieSir James Matthew Barrie in Finding Neverland (2004), played by Johnny Depp.Open character guide otherSylvia Llewelyn DaviesSylvia Llewelyn Davies in Finding Neverland (2004), played by Kate Winslet.Open character guide otherMrs. Emma du MaurierMrs. Emma du Maurier in Finding Neverland (2004), played by Julie Christie.Open character guide
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