Following the dismal reception of his latest play, Little Mary, J.M. Barrie meets widowed Sylvia and her four young sons in Kensington Gardens. He proves to be a great playmate and surrogate father figure for the boys, and their imaginative antics inspire him to write a play about boys who do not want to grow up. Barrie’s producer skeptically agrees to mount Peter Pan despite his belief it holds no appeal for upper-class theatergoers. Barrie places children from a nearby orphanage in the audience for the opening night show and the adults present react to their infectious delight with an appreciation of their own. The play proves to be a huge success.

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• 03:56

  Finding Neverland - The Adventure Of The Davies' Brothers

  With his marriage beginning to crumble, James finds peace and happiness with the Davies'. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Mary (Radha Mitchell), Peter (Freddie Highmore), Jack (Joe Prospero), George (Nick Roud), Michael (Luke Spill)
• 02:23

  Finding Neverland - A Lost Brother

  James shares a piece of his past with Sylvia. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Sylvia (Kate Winslet)
• 01:40

  Finding Neverland - Run Michael

  With a little encouragement, James teaches the boys how to fly a kite. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Sylvia (Kate Winslet), Peter (Freddie Highmore), Jack (Joe Prospero), George (Nick Roud), Michael (Luke Spill)
• 01:22

  Finding Neverland - Is It Crap?!

  J.M. Barrie watches from behind-the-scenes as his latest play opens to poor reviews. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Usher (Mackenzie Crook)
• 02:50

  Finding Neverland - People Talk

  James's affection for the Davies' family sparks gossip and hurtful rumors. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Charles (Dustin Hoffman), Sylvia (Kate Winslet), Peter (Freddie Highmore), Jack (Joe Prospero), George (Nick Roud), Michael (Luke Spill), Mary (Radha Mitchell)
• 01:31

  Finding Neverland - A Widow

  Mary tells James about Sylvia's sad past. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Mary (Radha Mitchell)
• 01:14

  Finding Neverland - Rehearsals

  James's happiness about the play carries over at home. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Mary (Radha Mitchell), Charles (Dustin Hoffman)
• 02:35

  Finding Neverland - I Will Never Lie To You

  Sylvia's illness has everyone worried, including young Peter who can't bare the thought of losing another parent. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Sylvia (Kate Winslet), Peter (Freddie Highmore)
• 02:48

  Finding Neverland - Neverland Or Us

  A jealous and frustrated Mary gives James an ultimatum. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Mary (Radha Mitchell)