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7.3 / 10(3,583 votes)IMDbPG-1320132h 6m$112.5M Worldwide GrossAustralia, United Kingdom, United States of America

Saving Mr. Banks

“Where her book ended, their story began.”

Synopsis

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.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-12

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Beijing International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

December 13, 2013

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 12, 2014

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.22x ROI)

Production Budget

$35M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$112.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.22x

+$77.5M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $35MWorldwide: $112.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Lee Hancock
Screenplay & Story
Kelly Marcel, Sue Smith
Original Score
Thomas Newman
Original Title
Saving Mr. Banks
Country of Origin
Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 6m
Production Budget
$35M
Worldwide Gross
$112.5M
Production Studios
Hopscotch Features, Walt Disney Pictures, Ruby Films, Essential Media and Entertainment, BBC Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Lee Hancock

Screenplay & Story

Kelly Marcel, Sue Smith

Original Score & Music

Thomas Newman

Director of Photography

John Schwartzman, Ben Smithard

Film Editing

Mark Livolsi

Producers

Alison Owen, Andrew Mason, Troy Lum, Ian Collie, Christine Langan

Department Leadership Roster

John Lee Hancock

John Lee Hancock

Director

Alison Owen

Alison Owen

Producer

John Schwartzman

John Schwartzman

Director of Photography

Ian Collie

Producer

Philip Steuer

Producer

Kelly Marcel

Kelly Marcel

Writer

Sue Smith

Sue Smith

Writer

Michael Corenblith

Michael Corenblith

Production Design

Thomas Newman

Thomas Newman

Original Music Composer

Mark Livolsi

Editor

Daniel Orlandi

Daniel Orlandi

Costume Design

Vincent Cirelli

Visual Effects Supervisor

Simon Mowbray

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saving Mr. Banks

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Saving Mr. Banks 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 directed Saving Mr. Banks?

Saving Mr. Banks was directed by John Lee Hancock.

Who stars in Saving Mr. Banks?

The principal cast of Saving Mr. Banks includes Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Paul Giamatti, Ruth Wilson.

When was Saving Mr. Banks released and how long is it?

Saving Mr. Banks was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.

What was the box office and production budget of Saving Mr. Banks?

Saving Mr. Banks had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $112.5M at the worldwide box office (3.22 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Saving Mr. Banks?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Saving Mr. Banks was composed by Thomas Newman.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Saving Mr. Banks?

Saving Mr. Banks holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).