Nim's Island(2008)
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Nim's Island Synopsis
A young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she's reading.
Nim's Island (2008) is a adventure, comedy, family and fantasy film directed by Jennifer Flackett, released on April 3, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler and Michael Carman. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 1,214 ratings.
- Director:
- Jennifer Flackett
- Writers:
- Joseph Kwong, Paula Mazur, Mark Levin
- Producers:
- Paula Mazur
- Cinematographer:
- Stuart Dryburgh
- Composer:
- Patrick Doyle
- Production:
- Walden Media
- Budget:
- $37,000,000
- Revenue:
- $100,104,565
- Status:
- Released
Nim's Island (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Nim's Island before you stream it.
Nim's Island Cast & Crew
Main cast
Abigail Breslin
as Nim Rusoe
Jodie Foster
as Alexandra Rover
Gerard Butler
as Jack Rusoe / Alex Rover
Michael Carman
as Captain
- Maddison Joyce
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
Peter Callan
as Edmund's Father
Key crew
Directed by Jennifer Flackett, written by Joseph Kwong, Paula Mazur and Mark Levin, produced by Paula Mazur.
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Nim's Island Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 1,214 ratings.
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Nim's Island – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nim's Island online?
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Nim's Island (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Nim's Island?
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The main cast of Nim's Island (2008) includes Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler, Michael Carman and Maddison Joyce. The film was directed by Jennifer Flackett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nim's Island released?
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Nim's Island was released on April 3, 2008 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Nim's Island worth watching?
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Nim's Island (2008) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 1,214 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Nim's Island?
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Yes. The official Nim's Island trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.