Jim Button and the Wild 13 (2020): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2020, Jim Button and the Wild 13 is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Dennis Gansel, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. A year has gone by since Jim Button and his best friend, the engine driver Luke, returned from their dangerous adventure in Dragon City. Life on Morrowland goes its leisurely way again. Suddenly, dark clouds are gathering over the tranquil island of Morrowland: the notorious pirate gang "The Wild 13" has learned that the dragon Mrs Grindtooth has been conquered by Jim and Luke and now swears revenge. To protect Morrowland from another threat, the two of them set off with their steam engines Emma and Molly on a dangerous journey where they meet old friends like princess Li Si, Mr. Tur Tur and Nepomuk and make new friends with Sursulapichi, a real mermaid. On their adventure, Jim's most fervent wish might also come true: to find out the truth about his mysterious origins.

Who’s in it. Jim Button and the Wild 13 stars Milan Peschel as Tur Tur, Solomon Gordon as Jim Knopf, Annette Frier as Mrs. Waas and Henning Baum as Lukas, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Jim Button and the Wild 13 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jim Button and the Wild 13 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jim Button and the Wild 13 tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.