Peter Pan (1953): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Peter Pan is a 1953 animated musical directed by Clyde Geronimi and Hamilton Luske, starring Mel Blanc, Hans Conried and Tom Conway. It is based on Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes and earned $87.4 million worldwide on a $4 million budget. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Directors
- Clyde Geronimi , Hamilton Luske and Wilfred Jackson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Budget
- $4M
- Based on
- Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Peter Pan About?
The premise of Peter Pan without spoilers, adapted from Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Peter Pan leads Wendy and her brothers on a magical journey to Neverland, a realm of eternal youth and adventure. Accompanied by the fairy Tinkerbell, they encounter mermaids, pirates, and the infamous Captain Hook, who seeks revenge. As they experience thrilling escapades, the children must also face the complexities of growing up and the importance of family.
Peter Pan Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- walking the plank
- london england
- crying
- tearjerker
- children
- boy
- hook
- magical world
- pirate captain
- anger
- hook for a hand
- peter pan character
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- captain hook character
- smee character
- wendy darling character
- time bomb
- child
- tinker bell character
- tick tock the crocodile character
- american indian
- tiger lily character
- rowboat
- two word title
- saint bernard dog
- male protagonist
- window
- explosion
- female protagonist
- eternal youth
- top hat
- nightgown
- nursemaid
- nursery
- toy
- pirate crew
- living shadow
- child kidnapping
- native american tribe
- tied up
- alarm clock
- villain
- nearly eaten
- bloomsbury london
- pixie
- native american chief
- tree
- fictional island
- sword duel
- child hero
- flying ship
Peter Pan Cast
Mel Blanc leads the cast, with Hans Conried and Tom Conway. Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske and Wilfred Jackson; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Jack Kinney
Also Starring in Peter Pan
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Peter Pan Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Peter Pan 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 78% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 72% User score
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Peter Pan Plot Summary
What happens in Peter Pan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the cozy nursery of the Darling household in London, three imaginative siblings—Wendy, John, and Michael—yearn for a thrilling adventure with the legendary Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to grow up. Despite their father, George Darling, expressing concerns that Wendy’s fantasies may lead her brothers astray, their mother, Mary Darling, supports their imaginative spirit, recognizing that Peter Pan symbolizes the joy of youth. The family’s faithful dog, Nana, adds to the nurturing atmosphere.
Full summary
The whole story of Peter Pan, scene by scene
Peter Pan Box Office & Budget
Peter Pan grossed $87.4 million worldwide on a $4 million budget, 22 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$87.4M
22× its budget
- US & Canada
- $87.4M
- Budget
- $4M
Peter Pan Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 5 trailers and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Peter Pan - 1998 VHS Trailer #1
- Trailer Peter Pan - 2002 Special Edition DVD/VHS Trailer
- Trailer Peter Pan - 2007 Platinum Edition DVD Trailer
- Trailer Peter Pan - 2012 Diamond Edition Blu-ray Trailer
How Well Do You Know Peter Pan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who visits Wendy on the night she is to leave her childhood behind?
Peter Pan Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Peter Pan 1” and “Peter Pans heitere Abenteuer”.
- Also known as
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- Peter Pan 1
- Peter Pans heitere Abenteuer
- Les Aventures de Peter Pan
- 피터팬
- Peter Pan: 1
- As Aventuras de Peter Pan
- Πίτερ Παν
- Πήτερ Παν
- Le avventure di Peter Pan
- Питер Пэн
- Piotruś Pan
- 小飞侠
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- Pán Péter
- Petr Pan
- פיטר פן
- 피터 팬
- ピーター・パン
- Пітер Пен
- Питър Пан
- Петар Пан
- پیتر پن
- Petar Pan
- Piteris Penas
- Piter Pen
- بيتر بان
- 小飛俠
- ปีเตอร์ แพน
- Cậu Bé Peter Pan, პიტერ პენი
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Peter Pan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Peter Pan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Peter Pan?
Peter Pan runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was Peter Pan released?
Peter Pan was released on February 5, 1953.
Who directed Peter Pan?
Peter Pan was directed by Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske and Wilfred Jackson.
More films by Clyde Geronimi Who is in the cast of Peter Pan?
Peter Pan stars Mel Blanc, Hans Conried and Tom Conway, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Peter Pan make at the box office?
Peter Pan grossed $87.4 million worldwide on a budget of $4 million.
How is Peter Pan rated?
Peter Pan has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Peter Pan based on a book?
Yes. Peter Pan is adapted from Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie.
Does Peter Pan have a post-credit scene?
No. Peter Pan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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