Bookworm(2024)
“Adventure called her name... Unfortunately dad answered.”
Overview
Eleven-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estranged, American magician father, Strawn Wise, comes to look after her. Hoping to entertain the bookish tween, Strawn takes Mildred camping in the notoriously rugged New Zealand wilderness, and the pair embark on the ultimate test of family bonding – a quest to find the mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther.
Director
Ant Timpson
Studio
Firefly Films
Cast
Nell Fisher
as Mildred
Elijah Wood
as Strawn Wise
Michael Smiley
as Arnold
Vanessa Stacey
as Angelina
Morgana O'Reilly
as Zo
Millen Baird
as Doctor
Nikki Si'ulepa
as Dotty
Theo Shakes
as Reginald
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2024
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Firefly Films • Nowhere
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bookworm?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Bookworm (2024).
What is Bookworm about?▼
Eleven-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estranged, American magician father, Strawn Wise, comes to look after her. Hoping to entertain the bookish tween, Strawn takes Mildred camping in the notoriously rugged New Zealand wilderness, and the pair embark on the ultimate test of family bonding – a quest to find the mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther.
Who directed Bookworm?▼
Bookworm was directed by Ant Timpson and released in 2024. It is a adventure, family, comedy, drama film.
How long is Bookworm?▼
Bookworm has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in Bookworm?▼
The cast of Bookworm includes Nell Fisher as Mildred, Elijah Wood as Strawn Wise, Michael Smiley as Arnold, Vanessa Stacey as Angelina, Morgana O'Reilly as Zo and more.
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