7 Best Peter Pan Movies

This is the ultimate Peter Pan film, the one that made the story famous worldwide. The animation is gorgeous, the characters iconic and the music timeless. Captain Hook is one of Disney's most memorable villains, and Peter really feels like a free-spirited, adventurous figure. Some elements are now dated, but as a film it remains the definitive Peter Pan adaptation.

Robin Williams as a grown-up Peter Pan returning to Neverland is a brilliant idea, perfectly executed. Dustin Hoffman's Captain Hook is legendary, and the film is full of emotion, adventure and nostalgia. Steven Spielberg's direction makes it one of the most enchanting Peter Pan stories ever, and it has built a huge cult following.

This is one of the most underrated adaptations of the story. Jeremy Sumpter is a convincing Peter Pan, and the film beautifully captures the magic of Neverland. Jason Isaacs is perfectly cast as Captain Hook, and the film has just the right mix of darkness and childlike wonder. It wasn't a huge hit, but many fans consider it the best live-action version.

Although not a direct Peter Pan film, this tells the moving story of how J.M. Barrie created the character. Johnny Depp gives a strong, understated performance as Barrie, and the film is a loving ode to the power of imagination.

This sequel to Disney's classic could easily have been a failure, but it's surprisingly charming. It follows Jane, Wendy's daughter, who ends up in Neverland. It's a lovely story about losing childlike wonder and rediscovering it. It doesn't reach the level of the original, but it's a worthy sequel.

This film tries to retell the Disney classic but lacks magic and energy. Jude Law gives a decent Captain Hook, but the film feels slow and uninspired. The cinematography is drab and colorless, and Peter himself has little charisma. A missed opportunity for Disney to make a memorable live-action version.

This film tried to create an origin story but completely missed the mark. The script is messy, the effects are overblown, and Hugh Jackman's Blackbeard is more caricature than threatening villain. A visual spectacle without a soul, and a huge box office flop.