Return to Never Land (2002)

Directors:

Robin Budd
Donovan Cook (co-director)

Writers:

Temple Mathews (screenwriter) and
J.M. Barrie (characters)

Release Date:

15 February 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Adventure | Family | Fantasy

Plot:

In London during World War II, this is the story of Wendy's daughter, Jane, who is kidnapped by Captain Hook and Peter Pan must come to the rescue.

Plot Keywords:

Peter Pan | Sequel | 1940s | Rescue | Hook For Hand

Awards:

4 nominations

Cast

Harriet Owen	...	Jane / Young Wendy (voice)
Blayne Weaver	...	Peter Pan (voice)
Corey Burton	...	Captain Hook (voice)
Jeff Bennett	...	Smee / Pirates (voice)
Kath Soucie	...	Wendy Darling (voice)
Andrew McDonough	...	Danny (voice)
Roger Rees	...	Edward (voice)
Spencer Breslin	...	Cubby (voice)
Bradley Pierce	...	Nibs (voice)
Quinn Beswick	...	Slightly (voice)
Aaron Spann	...	Twins (voice)
Dan Castellaneta	...	Additional Voice (voice)
Jim Cummings	...	Additional Voice (voice)
Rob Paulsen	...	Additional Voice (voice)
Clive Revill	...	Additional Voice (voice)

Also Known As:

Peter Pan II: Peter and Jane (USA) (working title)
Peter Pan II: Return to Neverland (USA) (working title)
Peter Pan in Return to Never Land (Australia) (DVD title)
Peter Pan: Return to Neverland (USA) (trailer title)
Peter and Jane (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

72 min

Country:

USA | Canada | Australia

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Thailand:G | Malaysia:U | South Korea:All | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Austria:0 | Brazil:Livre | Canada:G | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:o.Al. | Hong Kong:I | Netherlands:AL | Norway:7 | Peru:PT | Philippines:G | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | Switzerland:6 (canton of the Grisons) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:U | USA:G

Company:

DisneyToon Studios

Trivia:

Originally planned as a direct-to-video release.

Goofs:

Factual errors: During the opening sequence Wendy's husband leaves to fight in WWII and this departure coincides with (or shortly prior to) the Battle of Britain. This occurred in mid to late 1940, prior to US active participation in the war but the military truck he leaves home in has the "circled star" roundel of the United States Army rather than the "bullseye" roundel of the UK or the "crowned lion" logo of the British Army.

Quotes:

Danny: Come on, Jane, we've beat old Captain Hook together!
Jane: Daniel, please! I have no time for fun and games
Danny: You use to, you were going to be the very first lost girl ever!
Jane: That was a long time ago
Danny: Yeah, back when you were fun!

Movie Connections:

Features Peter Pan (1953)

Soundtrack:

Second Star to the Right

You don't know what you're missing

My friend and I went and saw this movie and felt like we were little again. It made us laugh and it was great to see some of our favorite characters come alive again. I hate to read about critics when they dissect the movie, all you need to know is that it's a wonderful sequel, that personally, I plan to see again. No matter what age you are you'll leave after with a smile on your face. Jane is the perfect portrayal of kids these days and what they're missing. So do yourself a huge favor and just go see it.