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.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
A magical nanny brings whimsical songs and heartwarming adventures to a London family.
Uplifting, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Disney+.
Mary Poppins parents guide
It stays inside its G, with no swearing and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine for any age. Rated G.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- None noted
- Gore
- No gore
- Violence
- No real violence
- Sex and nudity
- None noted
- Language
- None noted
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Cast and crew
Directed byRobert Stevenson
StarringJulie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns, Hermione Baddeley, Karen Dotrice
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Mary Poppins is on our Classics (pre-1970), Comedy on Disney+, Family on Disney+, Fantasy on Disney+ and Family lists.
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