Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver(2018)
Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver Synopsis
A young orphan boy Jim Button, his best friend Luke and a magical steam engine called Emma travel across the world in search of the truth about where Jim came from. Battling pirates and dragons, outsmarting make-believe giants, they must travel through the Forest of a Thousand Wonders, beyond the End of the World to find the hidden Dragon City.
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2018) is a adventure, family and fantasy film directed by Dennis Gansel, released on March 29, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Henning Baum, Solomon Gordon, Annette Frier and Uwe Ochsenknecht. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 183 ratings.
- Director:
- Dennis Gansel
- Writers:
- Sebastian Niemann, Andrew Birkin, Michael Ende
- Producers:
- Christian Becker
- Cinematographer:
- Torsten Breuer
- Composer:
- Ralf Wengenmayr
- Production:
- Malao Film, Rat Pack Filmproduktion, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany, Studio Babelsberg, Constantin Film
- Budget:
- $12,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2018) Trailer
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Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henning Baum
as Lukas
Solomon Gordon
as Jim Knopf
Annette Frier
as Mrs. Waas
Uwe Ochsenknecht
as King Alfons
Christoph Maria Herbst
as Mr. Ärmel
Milan Peschel
as Tur Tur
Rick Kavanian
as Wilde 13 / Pirate
Eden Gough
as Ping Pong
Leighanne Esperanzate
as Li Si
Kao Chenmin
as Emperor of Mandala
Ozzie Yue
as Pi Pa Po
Volker Michalowski
as Mailman
Key crew
Directed by Dennis Gansel, written by Sebastian Niemann, Andrew Birkin and Michael Ende, produced by Christian Becker.
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Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 183 ratings.
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Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver online?
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Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2018) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?
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The main cast of Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2018) includes Henning Baum, Solomon Gordon, Annette Frier, Uwe Ochsenknecht and Christoph Maria Herbst. The film was directed by Dennis Gansel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver released?
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Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver was released on March 29, 2018 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver worth watching?
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Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2018) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 183 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?
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