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Be the hero of your own story. - Nim's Island
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Title: Nim's Island

Release Date: 3 Apr 2008

Runtime: 1h 36m

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Director: Walden Media

Production Companies: Walden Media

Overview: A young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she's reading.

Additional Information

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.924 (1131 votes)

Cast

  • Nim Rusoe: Abigail Breslin
  • Alexandra Rover: Jodie Foster
  • Jack Rusoe / Alex Rover: Gerard Butler
  • Captain: Michael Carman
  • Edmund: Maddison Joyce
  • Ensign: Christopher James Baker
  • Edmund's Mother: Rhonda Doyle
  • Australian Tourist #1: Bryan Probets
  • Helicopter Pilot: Jay Laga'aia
  • Purser: Mark Brady
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