Saving Mr. Banks (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2013, Saving Mr. Banks is a comedy, drama and history film directed by John Lee Hancock, running about 125 minutes. “Where her book ended, their story began.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Saving Mr. Banks stars Emma Thompson as P.L. Travers, Tom Hanks as Walt Disney, Colin Farrell as Travers Robert Goff and Paul Giamatti as Ralph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Saving Mr. Banks has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $112.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and 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 Saving Mr. Banks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saving Mr. Banks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saving Mr. Banks (2013)?
- In US, Saving Mr. Banks is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 Saving Mr. Banks worth watching?
- Saving Mr. Banks holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Saving Mr. Banks?
- Saving Mr. Banks stars Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Paul Giamatti and Ruth Wilson.
- When was Saving Mr. Banks released?
- Saving Mr. Banks was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.