Peter Pan (2003)
Kernel Score: 82% · 2,740 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Released: 2003-12-18
Runtime: 113 minutes
Is Peter Pan worth watching?
Worth watching. A lively, handsome live-action take on the classic with a Peter who's actually a boy and a theatrical Captain Hook. It's a little overstuffed, but the flying and Neverland are fun for kids.
Watch it if you
- love classic adventure stories
- want a family film with real swashbuckling
- enjoy fantasy settings
Skip it if you
- want a faithful retelling of the cartoon
- dislike a slightly sappy ending
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Peter Pan
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In stifling Edwardian London, Wendy Darling mesmerizes her brothers every night with bedtime tales of swordplay, swashbuckling and the fearsome Captain Hook. But the children become the heroes of an even greater story, when Peter Pan flies into their nursery one night and leads them over moonlit rooftops through a galaxy of stars and to the lush jungles of Neverland.
Peter Pan parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that Peter Pan (2003) is a PG-rated fantasy adventure about children flying to Neverland and facing Captain Hook.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes swashbuckling pirate swordplay and a menacing crocodile, in family-adventure style peril.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Peter Pan
If you liked Peter Pan, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Peter Pan (1953) — 79%: The classic animated telling of the same story.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) — 87%: Swashbuckling pirate adventure with theatrical villains.
- The Princess Bride (1987) — 85%: Charming, witty fantasy adventure for all ages.
- Stardust (2007) — 84%: A fairy-tale adventure with romance and humour.
- The Goonies (1985) — 84%: Kids on an adventure with pirates and treasure.
- Castle in the Sky (1986) — 93%: Beautiful fantasy adventure with flying and pirates.
Director
P.J. Hogan
Cast
- Jeremy Sumpter as Peter Pan
- Jason Isaacs as James Hook / George Darling
- Rachel Hurd-Wood as Wendy Darling
- Ludivine Sagnier as Tinker Bell
- Olivia Williams as Mary Darling
- Harry Newell as John Darling
- Freddie Popplewell as Michael Darling
- Lynn Redgrave as Aunt Millicent
- Richard Briers as Sam "Smee" Smiegel
- Theodore Chester as Slightly
Peter Pan FAQ
Is Peter Pan worth watching?
Worth watching. A lively, handsome live-action take on the classic with a Peter who's actually a boy and a theatrical Captain Hook. It's a little overstuffed, but the flying and Neverland are fun for kids.
Where can I watch Peter Pan?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Peter Pan OK for kids?
Peter Pan is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Peter Pan (2003) is a PG-rated fantasy adventure about children flying to Neverland and facing Captain Hook.
What movies are like Peter Pan?
If you liked Peter Pan, try Peter Pan, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, The Princess Bride and Stardust.