I love the meaning, the kite was broken at the beginning and the father never bothered to fix it, it represented a broken family and at the end it's fixed and the family are spending time with each other. (:

70 years old now...and I still love Mary Poppins as much,as seeing it as a kid.

Now THIS is how fatherhood is supposed to be. Taking the simplest of things in life, and yet making them seem greater than all the wealth, and fame, and glory, and power in the world!

Always loved how she saved her last smile for Bert :P

One of the most beautiful pieces of cinema in history. If you disliked this god help you.

Ok I'm obsessed with Julie Andrews' acting in this. I never really got the subtlety of this as a kid, but the parrot is totally right and she knows it. She loves these children, as she does all the children who come under her care, and she wishes she could stay with all of them. But her stating the facts of the matter is totally correct and that it's time for her, the children, and their father to move on. You can just see all of this happening in Poppins' mind and heart in that little bit and it's so heartbreaking and yet so optimistic. Julie ends her performance with one last bit of dialogue conveying such powerful emotion and hits it out of the park. I can't get enough!!

This scene always makes my cry , especially when her and Burt have a quick exchange of glances when she's leaving . Ahhh ! Its sooo great!♥

Mary Poppins is part of my childhood. An absolutely perfect, beautiful movie.

"They think more of their father than they do of you." "...That's as it should be." And that, friends, is the message the movie was conveying 😊

As a kid i loved the film. As an adult, it touched me. Especially this scene now that i have a child of my own. It made me cry tears of joy

Im always happy for Mr Banks as he learns his lesson and changes his ways, and so he gets his reward in the end! His job back!

I have been a nanny for several families over the years!! It was always Hard when the grew up and it was time to move on, and I had to say good- bye!!

The practically perfect ending to Walt Disney's masterpiece.

One can never forget the last scene where Mary Poppins looks alone and from afar, on the fruits of her labour with such a bittersweet expression. Life imitating art, where the kind and compassionate always seem to be invisible, not only to those they help, but by society in general.

Fun fact David Tomlinson who plays Mr. Banks was also the uncredited voice of her Umbrella!

2:12 Dick Van Dyke played Mr. Dawes Sr. in 1964, Now he plays his Son in 2018.

I’m always sad when Bert says “don’t stay away too long”. He’s such a kind and positive-thinking person but the way he says that makes me think he feels sad to see her leave and will miss her 😔

I only get to see my little daughter once a year. We flew a kite together last time I saw her. It was a peaceful time and I really tried to stay in the moment. I sang this song to her, and cried.

Watch Saving Mr Banks! When they sing this in that film, it makes you cry!

That man that played the dad is always so serious and sober in movies. It's refreshing to see him singing and frolicking. That is, it sounded like it might actually be his singing voice. Love this movie.

I know I've seen this film a hundred times, but I think Mary and Bert would make a wonderful couple.

Without a doubt, Mary Poppins is a masterpiece

Goodbye, Mary Poppins. Don't staw away too long... yeah, how about around 50 years?

i love this song. i wish there were more movies like this...

I honestly feel this is one of the greatest movies ever made. Walt himself considered it the best movie his studio ever made. Every song, every joke, every moment is so "pratically perfect in every way."

The Kite being mended represents that family coming back together and the suffrage tail means that mother is gonna put more interest in her kids.

Walt Disney's self proclaimed masterpiece. And you know what? He's wasn't wrong. Of all the movies he helped make, and hell, a lot of the ones made after he passed, this one's one of the best. It's practically perfect in every way.

This is one of the greatest musicals in movie history.

When you could watch a movie over and over again without paying remember that? I stayed from 11 am first showing till 7pm at night watch it over and over and over. Julie Andrews was my first female crush when I was 8. My parents knew where I was at.

Love this ending. Shows that Mary did her job, and made the family whole :')

Golden age of British musicals , the 60s and Mary Poppins is right at the top-fantastic !

RIP Richard Sherman. You wrote this song and my Mom (RIP) loved this one so!

So sad that they don't make these quality movies anymore

Me too one of the best movies of all time ❤❤

I'm in graduate school working to become a child psychologist, and I work with kids now as part of my training. I watch them come and go under my care and the care of my supervisors, only to leave when they no longer need us. This scene, and Mary Poppins' demeanor towards the children, really speak to me. Of course I, and everyone I know in the helping professions, do fall in love with the children we care for. But there's a wall there, a professionalism that can't be breached. The kids I work with don't get access to my feelings the way I do to theirs. Which is as it should be- it would be deeply inappropriate to get too sentimental. And when they leave my life for the last time, that's usually it. I never see them again. But the reality is, I do love them. And I'm proud of them when I see them start to succeed and grow. It's very bittersweet when a kid is ready to stop treatment- I'm thrilled they don't need me anymore, but sad to see them go. As a child, I never really understood the hidden depth in this scene. Now it's one of the most profound moments in any film to me.

Anyone else start crying at the end?? ;)

This scene makes me cry,even though i know she returns but it still makes me cry

I have not seen this movie in ages. This really got me tearing up. What a fantastic way to end such a classic, phenomenal film.

This morning to Mary Popins.I love music and classical music.👍

I remember when I was four and watched this I cried at the end. It has a good message and it's reall a Disney classic, one that they can't ruin.

Wow, i havent seen this for so long... Hearing and seeing this makes me so warm inside. i could crie. Such a beautiful movie...

We have an advert on the TV at the moment when they play this song, and whatever my circumstances, it makes me sing along with it, memories of taking my then two year old daughter to see Mary Poppins, sweet memories of so many years ago. So I just had to look it up on U Tube and have a little sing along to myself once again. Billie North Devon UK

Some great musicals in this era Mary Poppins, Oliver!, Bedknobs and Broomsticks and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. All with catchy songs with authenticity of old victorian England, great choreography and direction. Quality filmmaking that seems to have got lost in the digital SFX age.

It is one of the best films in the history of cinema. The actors are excellent and the music is a gift from heaven.

The "That´s as it should be" breaks my heart

Bert: Goodbye, Mary Poppins. Don’t stay away too long. Mary Poppins: I won’t. I promise.

I loved this film as a child and now my kids love it too.I think it stood the test of time and is a great film for adults and kids alike.I always liked the song feed the birds tuppence a bag,sort of sad.Dick Van Dykes accent is a great source of amusement too now I'm older.

In fact Mary Poppins was a technical wonder in its day, combining animation and live action that hadn't been done since So Dear to My Heart and Song of the South, 15 years earlier. And never on its scale. Don't let nostalgia for the past blind you to the brilliant films of today.

You just don't get this kind of journey of entertainment these days. Or this kind of unique originality. Most films lose their uniqueness after a while unlike Mary Poppins.

Lovely scene. Happy and sad at the same time. :')

My mother played this movie constantly for us in the 80s catering to my sister as my brother and I wanted Ghostbusters, Condorman, Star Wars etc. This is one of my favourite movies of all time.

The way Mary Poppins act is just like when a parent sees their kids leave the house and are successful in their life. It leaves the parent being contented that they did everything possible to help them along in life and now that their not needed anymore. They just bow out and leave and let their kids spread their wings and fly on their own.

I’m 40 years old and I still love Mary Poppins to date! I guess it is safe to say that it grew on me! I loved it when I was a kid!

The ending where Bert says "Goodbye, Mary Poppins. Don't stay away too long." always makes me cry. It's just so happy.

I'm 58 and I still love this. Because I understand it and I'm a young at heart. Proud to be always.

On most Sunday afternoons when my daughter was young, we would watch" Mary Poppins", sometimes it was "The Sound of Music", sometimes "Star Wars", but moreover it was "Mary Poppins", what wonderful memories that I will always carry with me.

i was watching this movie yesterday, and i started crying at this part, it's soo amazing!!

I love how Bert adaps to whatever the community needs with his wares. He's versatile and valuable :)

Theirs so many great messages in Mary Poppins. Its beautiful.

I remember I used to cry at the end when Mary Poppins left. I wished she could have stayed with them forever. Now I realize she is not meant to stay forever. She has a mission. She is there to make families more connected. Once her work is done she has to leave.

King Edward was on the thrown, and every conceivable investment downtown at the Bank, but the children of the well to do barely had any claim on their parents' time. This is a Masterpiece -- the pinnacle of the 60s era craft at Disney.

"Goodbye, mary poppins don't stay away too long." Mary poppins: Returns 30 years later after Michael got married, had kids and Jane's going through period pains. Wonderful. Mary do you care to explain yourself? "I never explain anything."

One of the best movies ever made.

Because of saving mr banks ... i know see Mary poppins in a very different way ! I always liked the movie as a Disney movie . But now i just see iT very different . Such a beautifull meaning this movie has ! And certainly this song now . IT gives me the shivers everytime! Just love the ending ... thank you , mr Disney !

O gosh, pls. Don't ruin my childhood with a sequel I just can't afford to lose it. 😭😭😭

I love how you can see it written all over her face......how in fact she has grown to love the children very much

My school performed this story It was a hit Thank u mary Poppins St.Anthonys jr.college agra

my mom, god bless her soul (died of cancer in 05) loved Mary Poppins and this song touches home - it's perfect.

The two cooks both appeared in the series Bewitched. One was Aunt Hagatha

Saving Mr.Banks

Love It!! Let's all reconnect with the child within us - - - Let's Go Fly A Kite!!! Thanks so much for posting! What a great movie, with a most wonderful soundtrack!

David Tomlinson looked like a real british gentleman ;) He is the best actor in the movie. It's sad that he didn't win a oscar ,too ... Wonderful song . Many thanks to the Sherman Brother's !

My left ear is lonely :(

This was my favorite movie when I was little. Still is. This is also the catchiest and happiest song in the movie. Love it!!!! :-)

I like the way Michael and especially Jane hop up and down while dancing,all throughout this movie.

I ❤ this movie. It's about the redemption of the dad and realizing he should spend more time with his kids.

This really is just one of the all time great movies. It's so fun, so cleverly written, so well acted by the entire cast. Walt Disney said he thought it was the best movie his studio ever made. Since he died only 2 years later, I like to think of it as his swan song.

Good-bye, Mary Poppins. Don't stay away too long.

i love this song its one of my favs and its from one of my fav films.

This movie is practically perfect in every way

People in the neighbourhood must think " Oh god, the Banks' are out again "

Julie Andrews is such a beau!!!

Mary Poppins is having a. An absolute voice. Julie Andrews ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

There is a great message to parents of today, so busy. Take time to be a mother and father to your kids because in 18 years, they will be gone!

84 people who disliked this should go fly a kite!

I ship Bert and Mary Poppins.

So, so many life's lessons in this great movie. Always loved the ending.

You're never too old for Disney. Me and my friends link arms, skip, and sing this at the top of our lungs.....IN HIGHSCHOOL! :D

The very first lyrics make it more meaningful: "with tuppence for paper and strings, you can have your own set of wings." In other words, do something *good* for yourself with that upper-class background of yours.

I was a little sad at first, when the children didn't properly say goodbye, but after Bert said goodbye I felt better.

My right ear enjoyed this immensely.

I love the songs on mary Poppins as well as the movie

No, It makes her a Timelord, Which Mary Poppins is, think about it.

Wait a minute, so Mr Daws Senior dies, and the very next morning, not even 24 hours later, his son and the other members of the board (the last people to see him alive) are all out with smiles on their faces flying kites? His son is practically overjoyed his father's dead, was he secretly waiting for the old man to croak so he could inherit the business? He gave Banks his job back and made him a partner for inadvertently killing the man! Why would he do that? Doesn't this seem just a little suspicious?

When I was child this was my favourite "Mary Popppin"'s song :-)

I lost a very dear niece aged 21 to a speeding driver who mowed her down and the devastation caused by her death still resonates to this.day. For some silly reason , when I see that kite soar in the sky, I think of her and that her spirit is free to soar too. RIP dear niece, you will never be forgotten.

Some have said it was "Anti-Feminist" that Mrs. Banks used her sash at the tail of the kite. I disagree. To me, that sash represents her and what she stands for but she still loves and cherishes her family. The kids and Mr. Banks put themselves into the kite, and with the sash, so did Mrs. Banks.

So this entire classic was filmed indoors on a soundstage?

I LOVE THIS MOVIE! it has so many wonderful meanings!

This film brings so many memories back. I cried at the end when I saw it for the first time (i was only little lol). its so sad when she leaves...but also a happy/sad feeling too... :-)