Nim's Island(2008)
“Be the hero of your own story.”
Overview
A young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she's reading.
Director
Jennifer Flackett
Studio
Walden Media
Budget
$37M
Revenue
$100M
Cast
Abigail Breslin
as Nim Rusoe
Jodie Foster
as Alexandra Rover
Gerard Butler
as Jack Rusoe / Alex Rover
Michael Carman
as Captain
Maddison Joyce
as Edmund
Christopher James Baker
as Ensign
Rhonda Doyle
as Edmund's Mother
Bryan Probets
as Australian Tourist #1
Jay Laga'aia
as Helicopter Pilot
Mark Brady
as Purser
Anthony Simcoe
as First Mate
Peter Callan
as Edmund's Father
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$37M
Box Office
$100M
Production Companies
Walden Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nim's Island?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Nim's Island (2008).
What is Nim's Island about?▼
A young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she's reading.
Who directed Nim's Island?▼
Nim's Island was directed by Jennifer Flackett and released in 2008. It is a adventure, comedy, family, fantasy film.
How long is Nim's Island?▼
Nim's Island has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in Nim's Island?▼
The cast of Nim's Island includes Abigail Breslin as Nim Rusoe, Jodie Foster as Alexandra Rover, Gerard Butler as Jack Rusoe / Alex Rover, Michael Carman as Captain, Maddison Joyce as Edmund and more.
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