Finding Neverland
Writers
Director
Producers
Release
- 2002
Time
Synopsis
Following the dismal reception of his latest play, Little Mary, J.M. Barrie meets widowed Sylvia and her four young sons in Kensington Gardens. He proves to be a great playmate and surrogate father figure for the boys, and their imaginative antics inspire him to write a play about boys who do not want to grow up. Barrie's producer skeptically agrees to mount Peter Pan despite his belief it holds no appeal for upper-class theatergoers. Barrie places children from a nearby orphanage in the audience for the opening night show and the adults present react to their infectious delight with an appreciation of their own. The play proves to be a huge success.
Awards
2005 Golden Globes
Nominated
- Best Film - Drama
- Best Screenplay
- Best Original Score
- Best Actor - Drama
- Best Director
Awards
2005 Academy Awards
Winner
- Best Original Score
Nominated
- Best Costume Design
- Best Screenplay - Adaptation
- Best Actor - Leading Role
- Best Editing
- Best Art Direction
- Best Picture