Bookworm
“Adventure called her name... Unfortunately dad answered.”
Synopsis
Eleven-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estranged, American magician father, Strawn Wise, comes to look after her. Hoping to entertain the bookish tween, Strawn takes Mildred camping in the notoriously rugged New Zealand wilderness, and the pair embark on the ultimate test of family bonding – a quest to find the mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther.
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Bookworm | Official Trailer (HD) | VerticalOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 18, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 18, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 13, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ant Timpson
- Screenplay & Story
- Toby Harvard
- Original Score
- Karl Sölve Steven
- Original Title
- Bookworm
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Firefly Films, Nowhere
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ant Timpson
Toby Harvard, Ant Timpson
Karl Sölve Steven
Daniel Katz
Dan Kircher
Andres Rätsepp, Blair Ward, Anders Erdén, Lauren Case, Michelle Craig
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Kircher
Editor
John Allan
Production Design
Roxi Bull
Producer
Victoria Dabbs
Producer
Mette-Marie Kongsved
Producer
Laura Tunstall
Producer
Toby Harvard
Screenplay
Ant Timpson
Director
Daniel Katz
Director of Photography
Emma Slade
Producer
Karl Sölve Steven
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Threat • Injury
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bookworm
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What is Bookworm about?
Eleven-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estranged, American magician father, Strawn Wise, comes to look after her. Hoping to entertain the bookish tween, Strawn takes Mildred camping in the notoriously rugged New Zealand wilderness, and the pair embark on the ultimate test of family bonding – a quest to find the mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther.
Who directed Bookworm?
Bookworm was directed by Ant Timpson.
Who stars in Bookworm?
The principal cast of Bookworm includes Nell Fisher, Elijah Wood, Michael Smiley, Vanessa Stacey, Morgana O'Reilly.
When was Bookworm released and how long is it?
Bookworm was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Bookworm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bookworm was composed by Karl Sölve Steven.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bookworm?
Bookworm holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).