Saving Mr. Banks

2013 • 120 minutes
4.4
518 reviews
79%
Tomatometer
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About this movie

Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks topline Disney's "Saving Mr. Banks," inspired by the extraordinary, untold backstory of how Disney's classic "Mary Poppins" made it to the screen. When Walt Disney's daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers' "Mary Poppins," he made them a promise—one that he didn't realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine. But, as the books stop selling and money grows short, Travers reluctantly agrees to go to Los Angeles to hear Disney's plans for the adaptation. 2013 Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Ratings and reviews

4.4
518 reviews
John McNichol
September 15, 2014
Im not that into the history of Disney or Mary Poppins but I loved this film. It is touching, funny and also rather sad in places. It definitely had the disney magic about it. It is one of those films where the cast, story, and performances all come together to make a great film.
Claire Hunter
March 31, 2014
Emma Thompson's depiction of PL Travers is perfect. Plus another top Tom Hanks film. Heartwarming and emotional. Only disappointed in the poetical licence exercised regarding the facts of the story.
Rose Donaldson
July 27, 2015
This is a truly amazing film! extremely well produced and even more so the acting! One of the best films I have certainly seen in an extremely long time! Absolutely loved it