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Nim's Island

Adventure • Comedy • Family • Fantasy • 2008 • 1h 36m

Nim's Island movie poster

RATING★ 3.0

RUNTIME1h 36m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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📖 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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Release Status

Released

Genres

Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Director

Jennifer Flackett

Original Language

EN

🎭 Cast

Abigail Breslin

Abigail BreslinNim Rusoe

Jodie Foster

Jodie FosterAlexandra Rover

Gerard Butler

Gerard ButlerJack Rusoe / Alex Rover

Michael Carman

Michael CarmanCaptain

M

Maddison JoyceEdmund

Christopher James Baker

Christopher James BakerEnsign

Rhonda Doyle

Rhonda DoyleEdmund's Mother

Bryan Probets

Bryan ProbetsAustralian Tourist #1

Jay Laga'aia

Jay Laga'aiaHelicopter Pilot

Mark Brady

Mark BradyPurser

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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.
When was Nim's Island released?: Nim's Island was released on April 3, 2008.
How long is Nim's Island?: Nim's Island has a runtime of 1h 36m.
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