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In this Disney animated film, Wendy (Kathryn Beaumont) and her two brothers are amazed when a magical boy named Peter Pan (Bobby Driscoll) flies into their bedroom, supposedly in pursuit of his rebellious shadow. He and his fairy friend, Tinkerbell, come from a far-off place called Neverland, where children stay perpetually young. Enchanted, the kids follow him back. But when Pan's nemesis, the pirate Captain Hook (Hans Conried), causes trouble, the kids begin to miss their old life.

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Though it doesn't delve deeply into the darkness of J.M. Barrie's tale, Peter Pan is a heartwarming, exuberant film with some great tunes.

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Peter Pan (1953) | Rotten Tomatoes (1) THR Staff Hollywood Reporter It is doubtful if the wistful fantasy has ever been done with such charm and beauty as fills the Walt Disney version of James M. Barrie's fanciful play. Feb 8, 2019 Full Review Peter Pan (1953) | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Dolores Barclay Associated Press In the 36 years of its existence, the movie has aged as little as Peter himself. It is still a lush, bright feature that happily clicks along with rollicking songs by Sammy Cahn, Sammy Fain and others. Oct 22, 2018 Full Review Peter Pan (1953) | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Kate Cameron New York Daily News A delightful entertaining film that will appeal to the young and the not-so young alike. Rated: 4/4 Feb 5, 2016 Full Review Peter Pan (1953) | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Brendan Cassidy InSession Film Peter Pan is one of the most enjoyable films in the Disney canon, with absolutely stunning imagery and a great sense of humor... Jun 18, 2024 Full Review Peter Pan (1953) | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Jet Staff Jet Magazine Disney’s all-animated technicolor version of the J. M. Barrie classic is loaded with laughs and is sure to be entertaining for adult movie ' goers as well as the small fry. Jan 16, 2024 Full Review Peter Pan (1953) | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn Even if one chooses to play ignorant to the problematic backbone that is present in nearly every scene of the film, the world is never explored in a particularly interesting sense and the drama often is underwhelming. Jan 4, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nick R It's an all time Disney classic, even if some of the content and music has aged poorly. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/04/24 Full Review Jace E With an iconic tone, phenomenal music and a clear story, Peter Pan is the best Disney film to this point in the re-watch. With hardly a dull moment, this movie was enjoyable and highly re-watchable. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/17/24 Full Review Alec B Disney's Peter Pan is a classic that immediately evokes comfort and nostalgia right from the opening credits. Beautifully voiced and animated, I can't help but to feel emotional, thinking about my childhood each time I watch. However, the film's portrayal of Native American peoples, particularly through stereotypical depictions and the song "What Made the Red Man Red?" reflects outdated and insensitive cultural attitudes, which Disney acknowledges in the title credits before streaming on Disney Plus. Still, as one of the greatest adaptions of J.M Barrie's work, Disney's Peter Pan is likely the most loved and known version at home. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review Lucas E Está e outra obra boa da Disney. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/17/24 Full Review Jack N A decent family watch, just make sure you get the new version. (Without racial stereotypes) Before you show your kids. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/23/24 Full Review Pillow R There are racial stereotypes in this movie Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Clyde Geronimi Director Wilfred Jackson Director Hamilton Luske Director Bobby Driscoll Peter Pan Kathryn Beaumont Wendy Moira Angela Darling Hans Conried Captain J. S. Hook
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Synopsis In this Disney animated film, Wendy (Kathryn Beaumont) and her two brothers are amazed when a magical boy named Peter Pan (Bobby Driscoll) flies into their bedroom, supposedly in pursuit of his rebellious shadow. He and his fairy friend, Tinkerbell, come from a far-off place called Neverland, where children stay perpetually young. Enchanted, the kids follow him back. But when Pan's nemesis, the pirate Captain Hook (Hans Conried), causes trouble, the kids begin to miss their old life.

Director
Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske

Producer
Walt Disney

Screenwriter
Ted Sears, Erdman Penner, Bill Peet, Joe Rinaldi, Milt Banta, Ralph Wright, William Cottrell

Distributor
RKO Radio Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures

Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures

Rating
G

Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 5, 1953, Original

Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 29, 2018

Box Office (Gross USA)
$29.3M

Runtime
1h 16m

Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround
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