Saving Mr. Banks

2013 • 125 minutes

About this movie

Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson bring to life the untold true story about the origins of one of the most treasured Disney classics of all time. John Lee Hancock directs this acclaimed film that reveals the surprising backstory behind the making of Mary Poppins. Determined to fulfill a promise to his daughters, Walt Disney (Hanks) tries for 20 years to obtain the rights to author P. L. Travers' (Thompson) beloved book. Armed with his iconic creative vision, Walt pulls out all the stops, but the uncompromising Travers won't budge. Only when he reaches into his own complicated childhood does Walt discover the truth about the ghosts that haunt Travers, and together, they set "Mary Poppins" free!

Ratings and reviews

A beautifully woven combination of flashbacks and present time, told in a way that had me hooked, not to mention the flawless performances from Thompson, Hanks and Giamatti. I love the magic of seeing the story behind a profound text that influenced my childhood. Saving Mr Banks tears through all the magic and illusion and gives a raw account of an artist and their creation. Super! And calafragilistic!

Saving Mr Banks Is a great movie not only outlining how Mary Poppins was createed but why she was created and How Walt Disney is included and how Mary Poppins is also close to his heart

Can't recommend it highly enough. Sad to find out my husband has never seen Mary Poppins - maybe this is why he was left scratching his head!