# Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

> A magical nanny returns to Depression-era London to help a grieving family recover its imagination, affection, and sense of wonder.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/266730

## Facts

- Runtime: 131 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Family, Comedy
- Director: Rob Marshall
- Cast: Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh, Joel Dawson, Julie Walters
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5028340/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, nostalgic, uplifting, family movie night, holiday viewing

## Synopsis

Rediscover the magic of childhood wonder with a whimsical nanny who brings joy back into a family's life.

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