# Saving Mr. Banks (2013)

> A prickly author and an indefatigable studio titan clash over Mary Poppins while confronting the childhood wounds hidden inside its story.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/88913

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, History
- Director: John Lee Hancock
- Cast: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Paul Giamatti, Ruth Wilson, Jason Schwartzman, Bradley Whitford, Annie Rose Buckley
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2140373/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, witty, nostalgic, lazy sunday, family movie night

## Synopsis

A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a beloved classic reveals the struggles of artistic integrity.

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