Mary Poppins
“The fairest of them all...the funniest of them all!”
Synopsis
In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.
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Top Cast
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Julie Andrews
Mary Poppins
Dick Van Dyke
Bert / Mr. Dawes Sr.
David Tomlinson
Mr. Banks
Glynis Johns
Mrs. Banks
Hermione Baddeley
Ellen
Karen Dotrice
Jane Banks
Matthew Garber
Michael Banks
Elsa Lanchester
Katie Nanna
Arthur Treacher
Constable
Reginald Owen
Admiral Boom
Ed Wynn
Uncle Albert
Reta Shaw
Mrs. Brill
Arthur Malet
Mr. Dawes Jr.
Jane Darwell
Bird Woman
James Logan
Bank Doorman
Don Barclay
Mr. Binnacle
Alma Lawton
Mrs. Corry
Marjorie Eaton
Miss Persimmon
Release History & Theatrical Window
Abu Dhabi Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 18, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 25, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$103.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
22.17x
+$98.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Don DaGradi, Bill Walsh
- Original Score
- Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
- Original Title
- Mary Poppins
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Budget
- $4.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $103.1M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stevenson
Don DaGradi, Bill Walsh, Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, P.L. Travers
Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
Edward Colman
Cotton Warburton
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Colman
Director of Photography
Don DaGradi
Screenplay
Cotton Warburton
Editor
Robert Stevenson
Director
Bill Walsh
Screenplay
Richard M. Sherman
Original Music Composer
Robert B. Sherman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mary Poppins
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mary Poppins about?
In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.
Who directed Mary Poppins?
Mary Poppins was directed by Robert Stevenson.
Who stars in Mary Poppins?
The principal cast of Mary Poppins includes Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns, Hermione Baddeley.
When was Mary Poppins released and how long is it?
Mary Poppins was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mary Poppins?
Mary Poppins had a reported production budget of $4.7M and grossed $103.1M at the worldwide box office (22.17 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Mary Poppins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mary Poppins was composed by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman.
Is Mary Poppins based on a book or true story?
Mary Poppins is adapted from the following source material: Book: "P.L. Travers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mary Poppins?
Mary Poppins holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).