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David Magee

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David Magee

Born January 1, 1962 · Flint, Michigan, USA (age 64)

David Magee (born 1962) is an American screenwriter who was nominated for a 2004 Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Finding Neverland. Along with Simon Beaufoy, he wrote the screenplay for Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day starring Frances McDormand and Amy Adams, which was released in 2008. His 2012 screen adaptation of the novel Life of Pi by Yann Martel earned him a Satellite Award for Best Adap…

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The Little MermaidThe Little Mermaid · 2023
The Little Mermaid
★ 6.32023
MovieAdventureFamily
The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
Life of PiLife of Pi · 2012
Life of Pi
★ 7.42012
MovieAdventureDrama
The story of an Indian boy named Pi, a zookeeper's son who finds himself in the company of a hyena, zebra, orangutan, and a Bengal tiger after a shipwreck sets them adrift in the Pacific Ocean.
A Man Called OttoA Man Called Otto · 2022
A Man Called Otto
★ 7.72022
MovieComedyDrama
When a lively young family moves in next door, grumpy widower Otto Anderson meets his match in a quick-witted, pregnant woman named Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world upside down.
Mary Poppins ReturnsMary Poppins Returns · 2018
Mary Poppins Returns
★ 6.52018
MovieFantasyFamily
Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magical, musical adventures.
The School for Good and EvilThe School for Good and Evil · 2022
The School for Good and Evil
★ 7.02022
MovieFantasyComedy
Best friends Sophie and Agatha navigate an enchanted school for young heroes and villains — and find themselves on opposing sides of the battle between good and evil.
The Tiger's ApprenticeThe Tiger's Apprentice · 2024
The Tiger's Apprentice
★ 7.22024
MovieAnimationFamily
After the death of his grandmother, Tom Lee discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a mythical tiger named Hu and the other Zodiac animal warriors, Tom trains to take on an evil force that threatens humanity.
Finding NeverlandFinding Neverland · 2004
Finding Neverland
★ 7.32004
MovieDramaFantasy
During a writing slump, playwright J.M. Barrie meets a widow and her four children, all young boys—who soon become an important part of Barrie’s life and the inspiration that lead him to create his masterpiece. Peter Pan.
Lady Chatterley's LoverLady Chatterley's Lover · 2022
Lady Chatterley's Lover
★ 6.72022
MovieDramaRomance
After a crippling injury leaves her husband impotent, Lady Chatterly is torn between her love for her husband and her physical desires. With her husband's consent, she seeks out other means of fulfilling her needs.

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