---
title: "Mary Poppins Returns"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mary-poppins-returns-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 400650
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 131
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Mary Poppins Returns (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mary-poppins-returns-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mary Poppins Returns is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Fantasy, Family, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Walt Disney Pictures, Marc Platt Productions, Lucamar Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Mary Poppins returns, whisking the Banks family into magical musical adventures."

### Why Watch
- Delightful musical numbers
- Charming magical escapades
- Family‑friendly fantasy

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime of 2h 11m may feel lengthy
- PG rating limits mature content
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for most families, offering light fantasy and musical elements, and is rated PG.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, musical, family, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rob Marshall
- **Networks / Studios**: Walt Disney Pictures, Marc Platt Productions, Lucamar Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Emily Blunt** as *Mary Poppins*
- **Lin-Manuel Miranda** as *Jack*
- **Ben Whishaw** as *Michael Banks*
- **Emily Mortimer** as *Jane Banks*
- **Pixie Davies** as *Annabel*
- **Nathanael Saleh** as *John*
- **Joel Dawson** as *Georgie*
- **Julie Walters** as *Ellen*
- **Meryl Streep** as *Cousin Topsy*
- **Colin Firth** as *Wilkins / Wolf (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as fantasy, family, and comedy.

### Q: What is the MPAA rating?
The film is rated PG.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

### Q: When was it released in the United States?
It was released on December 19, 2018 in the US.

### Q: Does the story include musical elements?
Yes, the plot features magical, musical adventures.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mary Poppins Returns — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/400650)

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