Finding Neverland

2004 Drama

Following up his critically acclaimed Monster's Ball, director Marc Forster took on this biography of playwright James Matthew Barrie, the scribe who penned the children's classic +Peter Pan. Johnny Depp stars as the turn-of-the-century writer as the film follows Barrie as he struggles to write and have his play produced while he cares for his down-on-their-luck neighbors who inspired the story in the first place. J.M. Barrie's Neverland also stars Dustin Hoffman, Kate Winslet, and Julie Christie.

Director: Marc Forster

Starring: Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Nick Roud, Radha Mitchell

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Awards

  • Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score

    Academy Awards (2005)

  • Best Actor

    Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (2005)

     
  • Best Edited Feature Film - Dramatic

    American Cinema Editors (2005)

     
  • David Magee

    American Screenwriters Association (2005)

     
  • Period or Fantasy Film

    Art Directors Guild (2005)