Saving Mr. Banks (2013)

Based On the Life of: Walt Disney  

Starring: Tom Hanks

Movie Budget: $35 million

Star Salary: $750,000

If you’re a Disney fan, then this behind-the-scenes look at the development of one of Walt Disney’s most famous stories, Mary Poppins, is a must-see. Tom Hanks stars as Disney himself and Emma Thompson assumes the role of P.L. Travers, the writer of Mary Poppins. The movie centers around two weeks of tense negotiations between Disney and Travers over copyright permissions for the film.

The movie was a smash hit for Walt Disney Pictures , who were able to capitalize on a story that they had lying around, waiting to be told. With a budget of $35 million, the film about the making of another beloved film, cherished by generations, was able to peddle nostalgia to the tune of $117.9 million.