Peter Pan

It will live in your heart forever!

1953 • 77 min • Animation · Family · Adventure · Fantasy

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Synopsis

Leaving the safety of their nursery behind, Wendy, Michael and John follow Peter Pan to a magical world where childhood lasts forever. But while in Neverland, the kids must face Captain Hook and foil his attempts to get rid of Peter for good.

Our family guide

Best from age 5

Movie Knight Score

5808 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
72 Audience · 5806 · 49%

Wendy, Michael, and John journey with Peter Pan to the magical Neverland, a place where childhood lasts forever. They encounter mermaids, fairies, and the mischievous Lost Boys, but also face the menacing Captain Hook and his pirate crew.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Pirate menace and sword fights
Some perilous situations
Stereotypical portrayals

What it models well

Bravery and courage
The wonder of imagination
Sibling bonds

Talk about it after

Growing up and responsibility
Dealing with bullies
The meaning of friendship

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Top billed cast

Director: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske • Crew: Milt Banta, William Cottrell, Bill Peet, Joe Rinaldi, Ralph Wright, Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Erdman Penner

Trailers & clips

Peter Pan - 2012 Diamond Edition Blu-ray Trailer

Peter Pan - 2007 Platinum Edition DVD Trailer

Peter Pan - 2002 Special Edition DVD/VHS Trailer

Peter Pan - 1998 VHS Trailer #1

Peter Pan - 1989 Reissue Trailer (35mm 4K)

Disney Peter Pan Behind the Scenes (DVD)

Reviewer notes

Recommended
An ideal subject for Walt Disney this one - a charming, humorous adventure with great characters. Before you start watching, do bear in mind that JM Barrie created the "Peter Pan" character at the very start of the 20th century, so some of the language and roles are a touch on the stereotypical side - but that ought not to unduly spoil this experience. The "Darlings" are a loving, but pretty dysfunctional family w...
Geronimo1967, TMDB Community

Recommended
Good watch, probably won't watch again, but can recommend for fans of Peter Pan that have seen other versions. Wow, I feel as if I've never seen this movie before: this is something that happens when you learn to watch movies critically and rewatch childhood favorites. I'm continuously enlightened to how awful Walt Disney was. This movie is filled with insensitive nonsense, particularly to Native Americans,...
Kamurai, TMDB Community