Nim's Island
2008, English. Directed by Jennifer Flackett & Mark Levin.
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A young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she's reading.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Jennifer FlackettDirector
- Mark LevinDirector
- Abigail BreslinNim Rusoe
- Jodie FosterAlexandra Rover
- Gerard ButlerJack Rusoe / Alex Rover
- Michael CarmanCaptain
- Maddison JoyceEdmund
- Christopher James BakerEnsign
- Rhonda DoyleEdmund's Mother
- Bryan ProbetsAustralian Tourist #1
- Jay Laga'aiaHelicopter Pilot
- Mark BradyPurser
- Anthony SimcoeFirst Mate
- Peter CallanEdmund's Father
Details
- Released
- 3 April 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph Kwong, Paula Mazur, Mark Levin
- Budget
- $37M
- Box office
- $100M
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What Nim's Island is based on
Nim's Island is based on Nim's Island (1999) by Wendy Orr.
1999
Nim's Island
By Wendy Orr
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Nim's Island: quick answers
What comes after Nim's Island?
Next in the series: Return to Nim's Island (2013).
Is Nim's Island worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 1,229 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Nim's Island?
Nim's Island runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Nim's Island have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nim's Island. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Nim's Island parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Nim's Island is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Nim's Island on?
Nim's Island isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nim's Island?
If you liked Nim's Island, try Moana, My Father's Dragon, Moana 2.
Who directed Nim's Island?
Nim's Island (2008) was directed by Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin and stars Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler.
What is Nim's Island based on?
Nim's Island is based on Nim's Island (1999) by Wendy Orr.