Abigail Breslin, Anthony Simcoe, Christopher Baker

Anything can happen on Nim's Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover--the world's greatest adv...( read more  read more... )enturer. But Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big city. When Nim's father goes missing from their island, a twist of fate brings her together with Alexandra. Now, they must draw courage from their fictional hero, Alex Rover, and find strength in one another to conquer Nim's Island.

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PG, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin

Release Date: April 4, 2008

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DVD Release Date: August 5, 2008

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  • October 21, 2009
    I'm clearly too old for this film. Might be alright for children into island adventures, though.
  • June 21, 2009
    It attempts to mix children's fantasy with Foster's agoraphobic writer. This never amounts to anything more than mildly amusing. Butler is acceptable in a double role, but he comes off as too smug, making i easy to hope for his untimely end. Foster travels to an island to help a ...( read more)stranded girl. Putting all logic aside, the film enters unintentional humour territory, as Foster shows finally arrives within the last 15 minutes and has nothing to do, making this film pointless and irritating. Charming enough for parents to enjoy with their kids, but highly forgettable.
  • November 11, 2008
  • October 13, 2008
    This is a good movie was parents and there kids. A couple scenes were pointless and i think they gave Abrigal Breslin's charecter way too much strength in this movie for a 10 year old girl. An okay movie, just for kids though in my opinon.
  • September 19, 2008
    Very much the harmless family affair with not only wasted talent, but it's also way too derivative of other recent work. Kid friendly is fine, but there's only so many CGI animals an adult can take and the story seemed like 80 minutes of build-up and 10 of wrap-up. On the bright ...( read more)side, it is fun and very colourful. Breslin was a nice surprise, even if Foster was atrociously miscast. Ultimately we've seen it all before and what passes for fantasy here could realistically be mistaken for schizophrenia. Mehhh.
  • November 6, 2009
    Filmettino non memorabile che però a me è piaciuto, tutta colpa della mia passione per le isole deserte, sgrunt.
  • October 28, 2009
    A film which is purely for the under 12s. The scenery is nice enough but plot and script are bareable. Foster seems to enjoy the comedy role given to her but that is just about as much as the film has to offer.
  • October 27, 2009
    I don't think I would enjoy it too much.
  • October 21, 2009
    it is a very silly movie ...
    i really loved it ...
  • October 13, 2009
    I just love Gerard's in here.... n abigail too, it's a very cool movie

Critic Reviews


April 4, 2008
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Nim's Island is a win-win proposition: an entertaining, diverting adventure saga that offers excitement and a relatable heroine for children, and also will remind their parents of favorite classics fr... full review

April 4, 2008
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

A sweet-natured family adventure film that should be quite popular with the grade-school girls at which it's aimed. full review

April 4, 2008
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

Nim's Island is a pleasant-enough jaunt for a family outing, but it never fully arrives at that 'perfect, secret world.' full review

April 4, 2008
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

The movie's dated, stereotypical comedy often contradicts its wholesome intentions, coming across as laboriously cutesy and occasionally perverse. full review

April 4, 2008
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

The film's an oddity -- an engaging, slightly overcooked fantasy about a castaway-island girl and the agoraphobic San Francisco novelist who comes to her rescue. full review

April 4, 2008
Pete Hammond, Boxoffice Magazine

This scenic adventure/comedy delivers exactly what it promises--from broad slapstick to exciting action that stops short of becoming too intense for its intended audience. full review

April 4, 2008
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

The only wonder eventually elicited by Nim's Island is of a mystified variety. full review

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  • qassimoaoa
    May 16, 2008
    الفل جدا حلو
  • ahmedshaab81
    May 11, 2008
    في حد عربي للصداقة
  • sexycat18
    March 18, 2008
    it looks interesting. this is the kind of movies that i like. it is kinda like a movie that is kinda enventur movie.
  • graemii
    January 6, 2008
    Abigail's baby picture looks so CUTE! This movie looks good. I hope it is. I love Jodie Foster and Gerry Butler so I'm looking forward to watching it.

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  • Name the actress who stars in the following movies: Little Miss Sunshine Signs Nim's Island Raising Helen  Answer »
  • After her father goes missing, a twist of fate brings a young girl living on an island together with the author of her favorite adventure book, who lives a reclusive life in the big city. Stars: Gerard Butler, Jodie Foster.  Answer »
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