Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins

1964Movie139 minEnglish

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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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic80
Google Users94%
Director: Robert StevensonGenres: Musical, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In 1910 London, the Banks family is in turmoil as they struggle to find a new nanny for their mischievous children, Jane and Michael. When Mary Poppins arrives, seemingly out of nowhere, she proves to be a magical and unconventional caregiver. Through a blend of enchanting songs, whimsical adventures, and strict-yet-loving discipline, Mary Poppins teaches the children and their perpetually busy father valuable lessons about love, family, and finding joy in the everyday.

Critical Reception

Mary Poppins was a critical and commercial triumph, widely lauded for its innovative blend of live-action and animation, its memorable songs, and its charming performances. It is considered one of Walt Disney's greatest achievements and a beloved classic of family cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual inventiveness and dazzling musical numbers.
  • Lauded for Julie Andrews's iconic and enchanting performance.
  • Celebrated as a heartwarming and magical family entertainment experience.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly adore Mary Poppins, praising its timeless charm, wonderful music, and the magical escapism it provides for all ages. Many recall it as a cherished part of their childhood.

Awards & Accolades

Won 5 Academy Awards (including Best Actress for Julie Andrews) and was nominated for 8 others. It also won a Grammy Award for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Show.

Fun Fact

The iconic scene where Bert (Dick Van Dyke) goes down the chimney was filmed using a special rig where the actor was placed on a rotating platform, allowing the soot and chimney to appear to move around him.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I don't think I'd ever actually watched this film all the way through before, but it is well worth it. "Jane" (Karen Dotrice) and brother "Michael" (Matthew Garber) are ploughing through their nannies with Von Trapp style enthusiasm when fa...
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Of course everyone knows Mary Poppins. Loved it growing up. My family loves it now. I also still love this movie. I always will. Classic!
DanDare

DanDare

Set in Edwardian London, Jane and Michael Banks are two children in a middle class London suburb. Their parents are distant from the children and each nanny they employ leaves in exasperation after the chaos the children cause. The child...