Nim's Island Synopsis & Summary
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:
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
Director(s):
Themes:
Stranded, Writer's Life, Fish Out of Water, Unlikely Heroes
Tone:
Heartwarming, Madcap, Rousing, Tense, Upbeat, Whimsical
Keywords:
agoraphobia, e-mail, island-tropical, scientist, stranded, writer
Country of Origin:
USA (04-04-2008)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
