Nim's Island (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, Nim's Island is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Jennifer Flackett, running about 96 minutes. “Be the hero of your own story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she's reading.
Who’s in it. Nim's Island stars Abigail Breslin as Nim Rusoe, Jodie Foster as Alexandra Rover, Gerard Butler as Jack Rusoe / Alex Rover and Michael Carman as Captain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Nim's Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $100.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nim's Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nim's Island tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nim's Island (2008)?
- In US, Nim's Island is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nim's Island worth watching?
- Nim's Island holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nim's Island?
- Nim's Island stars Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler, Michael Carman and Maddison Joyce.
- When was Nim's Island released?
- Nim's Island was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.