Finding Neverland
Sir James M. Barrie
2004

Directed by: Marc Forster

Cast: Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Radha Mitchell, Dustin Hoffman, Freddie Highmore




In 1903, in England, the play writer James Matthew Barrie has a complete lack of inspiration, and his last work was a deceptive play. When he meets the children of the widow Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, he becomes friend of the family and Sylvia becomes his muse and her children the source of inspiration. James writes the successful play about "Peter Pan and Neverland".

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

YEAR

AWARD

CATEGORY/RECIPIENT

RESULT

2005

Oscar

Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score: Jan A.P. Kaczmarek

Won

2005

Oscar

Best Achievement in Art Direction: Gemma Jackson (art director) & Trisha Edwards (set decorator)

Nominated

2005

Oscar

Best Achievement in Costume Design: Alexandra Byrne

Nominated

2005

Oscar

Best Achievement in Editing: Matt Chesse

Nominated

2005

Oscar

Best Motion Picture of the Year: Richard N. Gladstein & Nellie Bellflower

Nominated

2005

Oscar

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Johnny Depp

Nominated

2005

Oscar

Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published: David Magee

Nominated