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Saving Mr. Banks

2013Movie2 h 6 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic657.6Rotten Tomatoes79%84%

A profoundly sad, nostalgic comedy movie about a real life story and show business, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Where her book ended, their story began.

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.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Behind-the-Scenes Hollywood
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Musical Legacy
  • Complex Female Protagonist
  • Nostalgic Period Piece
  • Creative Process Struggle
  • Tragic Backstory
  • Walt Disney Lore

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
John Lee Hancock
Written by
Kelly Marcel, Sue Smith
Produced by
Alison Owen, Philip Steuer, Ian Collie
Music by
Thomas Newman

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 29, 2013 · 2 h 6 min · PG-13

Released
November 29, 2013
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$113 million
Available in
75 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Oscar Bait, Arc Words, Precision F-Strike +9

  • Oscar Bait
  • Arc Words
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping
  • O.O.C. Is Serious Business
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • RevengeSVP
  • Get a Hold of Yourself, Man!
  • Those Two Guys
  • Incurable Cough of Death
  • Sympathetic P.O.V.
  • Disneyfication

12 of 77 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Saving Mr. Banks?"

Questions about Saving Mr. Banks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Saving Mr. Banks?

Disney+

In the United States, Saving Mr. Banks streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is Saving Mr. Banks worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 65).

Is Saving Mr. Banks okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Saving Mr. Banks make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Saving Mr. Banks plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Saving Mr. Banks a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$113 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $113 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Saving Mr. Banks use?

Oscar BaitArc WordsPrecision F-StrikeOoh, Me Accent's SlippingO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessWhat the Hell, Hero?RevengeSVPGet a Hold of Yourself, Man!Those Two GuysIncurable Cough of DeathSympathetic P.O.V.Disneyficationand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 tropes for it, including Oscar Bait, Arc Words, and Precision F-Strike.