Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
A nostalgic journey unfolds as a witty writer reluctantly revisits her past while clashing with a Hollywood legend.
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.
How intense is Saving Mr. Banks?
Saving Mr. Banks has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry. Rated PG-13.
What Saving Mr. Banks feels like
- Tone
- nostalgicheartwarmingmelancholyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Saving Mr. Banks
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Is Saving Mr. Banks for you?
Is Saving Mr. Banks scary?
No. Saving Mr. Banks is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Saving Mr. Banks gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Saving Mr. Banks sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Saving Mr. Banks OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Saving Mr. Banks?
Saving Mr. Banks runs 2h 6m.
Where can I stream Saving Mr. Banks?
Saving Mr. Banks is streaming on Disney+.
Does Saving Mr. Banks have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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