Finding Neverland (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 2004, Finding Neverland is a drama and documentary film directed by Marc Forster, running about 106 minutes. “Where will your imagination take you?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What 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'.

Who’s in it. Finding Neverland stars Johnny Depp as Sir James Matthew Barrie, Kate Winslet as Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, Julie Christie as Mrs. Emma du Maurier and Dustin Hoffman as Charles Frohman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Finding Neverland has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $116.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Finding Neverland page.

If you liked it. Fans of Finding Neverland tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Finding Neverland (2004)?
In US, Finding Neverland is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Finding Neverland worth watching?
Finding Neverland holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Finding Neverland?
Finding Neverland stars Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Dustin Hoffman and Freddie Highmore.
When was Finding Neverland released?
Finding Neverland was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.