Nim's Island
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Synopsis
A young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she's reading.
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Nim's Island (2008) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-09
Top Cast
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Abigail Breslin
Nim Rusoe
Jodie Foster
Alexandra Rover
Gerard Butler
Jack Rusoe / Alex Rover
Michael Carman
Captain
Maddison Joyce
Edmund
Christopher James Baker
Ensign
Rhonda Doyle
Edmund's Mother
Bryan Probets
Australian Tourist #1
Jay Laga'aia
Helicopter Pilot
Mark Brady
Purser
Anthony Simcoe
First Mate
Peter Callan
Edmund's Father
Russell Butler
Old Fisherman
Colin Gibson
Cruise Director
Andrew Nason
Australian Tourist #2
Dorothy Thorsen
Blue-Haired Woman
Penny Everingham
Older Woman Tourist
Tony Bellette
Older Man Tourist
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 19, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$37M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$100.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.71x
+$63.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
- Screenplay & Story
- Paula Mazur, Joseph Kwong, Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
- Original Score
- Patrick Doyle
- Original Title
- Nim's Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $37M
- Worldwide Gross
- $100.1M
- Production Studios
- Walden Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
Paula Mazur, Joseph Kwong, Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin, Wendy Orr
Patrick Doyle
Stuart Dryburgh
Stuart Levy
Paula Mazur
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Dryburgh
Director of Photography
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Paula Mazur
Screenplay
Jennifer Flackett
Director
Stuart Levy
Editor
Paula Mazur
Producer
Mark Levin
Director
Joseph Kwong
Screenplay
Jeffrey Kurland
Costume Design
Jennifer Flackett
Screenplay
Barry Robison
Production Design
Mark Levin
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nim's Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nim's Island 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 directed Nim's Island?
Nim's Island was directed by Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin.
Who stars in Nim's Island?
The principal cast of Nim's Island includes Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler, Michael Carman, Maddison Joyce.
When was Nim's Island released and how long is it?
Nim's Island was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Nim's Island?
Nim's Island had a reported production budget of $37M and grossed $100.1M at the worldwide box office (2.71 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Nim's Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nim's Island was composed by Patrick Doyle.
Is Nim's Island based on a book or true story?
Nim's Island is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wendy Orr".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nim's Island?
Nim's Island holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).