Peter Pan (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1953, Peter Pan is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Hamilton Luske, running about 77 minutes. “It will live in your heart forever!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Leaving the safety of their nursery behind, Wendy, Michael and John follow Peter Pan to a magical world where childhood lasts forever. But while in Neverland, the kids must face Captain Hook and foil his attempts to get rid of Peter for good.
Who’s in it. Peter Pan stars Bobby Driscoll as Peter Pan (voice), Kathryn Beaumont as Wendy Darling (voice), Hans Conried as Captain Hook / Mr. Darling (voice) and Bill Thompson as Mr. Smee (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Peter Pan has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $87.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peter Pan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peter Pan tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peter Pan (1953)?
- In US, Peter Pan is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Peter Pan worth watching?
- Peter Pan holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Peter Pan?
- Peter Pan stars Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, Hans Conried, Bill Thompson and Heather Angel.
- When was Peter Pan released?
- Peter Pan was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.