Nim's Island 2008

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
39%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
46%
Splat

A young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she's reading.

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

Rhonda Doyle

as Edmund's Mother

Bryan Probets

as Australian Tourist #1

Jay Laga'aia

as Helicopter Pilot

Mark Brady

as Purser

Director:

Jennifer Flackett

Writer:

Joseph Kwong, Paula Mazur, Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett, Wendy Orr

Genres:

Adventure,Comedy,Family,Fantasy

Release Date:

2008 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

96 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Nim's Island

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

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

Russell Butler

as Old Fisherman

Colin Gibson

as Cruise Director

Andrew Nason

as Australian Tourist #2

Dorothy Thorsen

as Blue-Haired Woman

Penny Everingham

as Older Woman Tourist

Tony Bellette

as Older Man Tourist

Jeff Dornan

as Taxi Driver

John Walton

as Evil Captor

Marea Lambert Barker

as Flight Attendant

Nami Itonaga

as Airport Gate Attendant

Tania Pari

as Street Vendor

Ashley London

as Buffy Colt

Shannon van der Drift

as Nim's Mother

Morgan Griffin

as Alice (uncredited)

Dennis Kreusler

as Buccaneer Pirate Chef (uncredited)

Renae Smith Trevino

as Tourist (uncredited)

Alphonso McAuley

as Russell (uncredited)

Anthony Phelan

as Long John Silver (uncredited)

Jon-Claire Lee

as Business Passenger

Steve Daddow

as Rarotongan Taxi Driver

Craig Marriott

as Pharmacy Delivery Guy

Matthew Little

as TSA Guard #1

Cheryl Craig

as TSA Guard #2

Phoenix Leong

as Goat Boy

Julie Dryden

as San Francisco Street Pedestrian (uncredited)

William Green

as San Francisco Street Pedestrian (uncredited)

Sean Keenan

as Huck (uncredited)

Zack Kibria

as Dock Worker (uncredited)

Chantal Lugg

as San Franciscan Traveler (uncredited)

Josh Richart

as Cruise Visitor (uncredited)

Lara Thomas

as Business Woman (uncredited)

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