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 with his lot. Then whilst out walking his dog in Kensington Gardens, he meets widowed Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four young sons, George, Jack, Peter and Michael. It is the start of a long lasting friendship that revitalises Barrie and brings about his…
Top Cast
Johnny Depp
Sir James Matthew Barrie
Kate Winslet
Sylvia Llewelyn Davies
Julie Christie
Mrs. Emma du Maurier
Dustin Hoffman
Charles Frohman
Freddie Highmore
Peter Llewelyn Davies
Radha Mitchell
Mary Ansell Barrie
Kate Maberly
Wendy
Joe Prospero
Jack Llewelyn Davies
Nick Roud
George Llewelyn Davies
Luke Spill
Michael Llewelyn Davies
Eileen Essell
Mrs. Snow
Ian Hart
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Kelly Macdonald
Peter Pan
Tim Potter
'Hook' / Lord Carlton
Toby Jones
Smee
Angus Barnett
Nana/Mr. Reilly
Reviews
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. Barrie's timeless "Peter Pan". We start inauspiciously, though, as his latest play garners mediocre reviews. The pressure is on - he (Johnny Depp) must write something successful else risk his relationship with impresario Frohman (the very sparingly used Dustin Hoffman). Luckily, he encounters some…
FAQ about Finding Neverland
What is Finding Neverland 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.
When was Finding Neverland released?
Finding Neverland was released in 2004.
What genres does Finding Neverland belong to?
Finding Neverland is categorised as Drama, Fantasy.
Who stars in Finding Neverland?
The cast of Finding Neverland includes Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Dustin Hoffman, Freddie Highmore.