Nicely done movie with great performances from Thompson and Hanks. Also Farrell, which a role made perfectly for him. The story is well threaded, letting us walk through Travers childhood and the birth of the main characters in Mary Poppins' books.
Top Cast
Emma Thompson
P.L. Travers
Tom Hanks
Walt Disney
Colin Farrell
Travers Robert Goff
Paul Giamatti
Ralph
Ruth Wilson
Margaret Goff
Jason Schwartzman
Richard Sherman
Bradley Whitford
Don DaGradi
Annie Rose Buckley
Ginty
B.J. Novak
Robert Sherman
Kathy Baker
Tommie
Lily Bigham
Biddy
Melanie Paxson
Dolly
Andy McPhee
Mr. Belhatchett
Rachel Griffiths
Aunt Ellie
Ronan Vibert
Diarmuid Russell
Fuschia Sumner
Flight Attendant
Reviews
Utterly brilliant! I haven't watched <em>'Mary Poppins'</em> itself in many, many years but still have memories of it as a kid. That meant I had the desired knowledge of the key parts about that film, which I'd say is probably wise to watch before this - though not a requirement, at least in my opinion. Ironically, Travers' complaints about the animation segments to the 1964 film are justified on my end - I've…
FAQ about Saving Mr. Banks
What is Saving Mr. Banks about?
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.
When was Saving Mr. Banks released?
Saving Mr. Banks was released in 2013.
What genres does Saving Mr. Banks belong to?
Saving Mr. Banks is categorised as Comedy, Drama, History.
Who stars in Saving Mr. Banks?
The cast of Saving Mr. Banks includes Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Paul Giamatti, Ruth Wilson.