Nim's Island (2008)
Movie 1h 36m ★ 5.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, pure adrenaline, blow my mind, family night
Dating from 2008, Nim's Island sits in the adventure, comedy and family corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Jennifer Flackett. The cast includes Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler and Abigail Breslin. The running time is 1h 36m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.9 out of 10.
63Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
A young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she's reading.
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Cast & crew
- Jennifer FlackettDirector
- Mark LevinDirector
- Jodie Fosteras Alexandra Rover
- Gerard Butleras Jack Rusoe / Alex Rover
- Abigail Breslinas Nim Rusoe
- Jay Laga'aiaas Helicopter Pilot
- Peter Callanas Edmund's Father
- Bryan Probetsas Australian Tourist #1
- Christopher James Bakeras Ensign
- Michael Carmanas Captain
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Questions about Nim's Island
- What genre is Nim's Island?
- Nim's Island is categorised as Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy.
- Who stars in Nim's Island?
- Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler, Abigail Breslin, Jay Laga'aia, Peter Callan appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Nim's Island?
- Jennifer Flackett directed Nim's Island.
- How long is Nim's Island?
- Nim's Island runs for 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- Is Nim's Island worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Nim's Island?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
