Nim's Island Synopsis & Movie Info

Synopsis

A young girl living on a tropical island with her scientist father is left to fend for herself after her dad's boat leaves him stranded far away and careless tour companies wreak havoc on the secluded paradise in directors Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett's adaptation of the popular children's book by author Wendy Orr. Realizing that she will need adult assistance if she truly hopes to save her home, the resourceful youngster soon begins exchanging e-mails with the author of a book she has been reading. Nim's Island stars Little Miss Sunshine's Abigail Breslin, as well as Jodie Foster and Gerard Butler. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Jodie Foster, Michael Carman
Theatrical Release Date:
04/04/2008
DVD Release Date:
08/05/2008
Rating:
PG
MPAA Reasons:
for mild adventure action and brief language
Run Time:
95 min.
Distributor(s):
Fox
Production Co.:
Walden Media
Director(s):
Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett
Genre(s):
Action, Family
Themes:
Stranded, Writer's Life, Unlikely Heroes, Fish Out of Water, Unlikely Friendships
Tone:
Tense, Madcap, Upbeat, Rousing, Whimsical, Heartwarming
Keywords:
e-mail, writer, stranded, scientist, agoraphobia, island-tropical
Country of Origin:
USA
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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