Finding Neverland is a 2004 British-American historical fantasy drama film directed by Marc Forster and written by David Magee. The film stars Johnny Depp as J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, and Freddie Highmore as Peter Llewelyn Davies, one of the children who inspired the story. The film tells the story of Barrie's friendship with the Davies family and how their experiences together inspired him to create the beloved character of Peter Pan. Finding Neverland received critical acclaim for its performances, screenplay, and emotional depth.