Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver
Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer
Synopsis
A young orphan boy Jim Button, his best friend Luke and a magical steam engine called Emma travel across the world in search of the truth about where Jim came from. Battling pirates and dragons, outsmarting make-believe giants, they must travel through the Forest of a Thousand Wonders, beyond the End of the World to find the hidden Dragon City.
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English Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-15
Top Cast
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Henning Baum
Lukas
Solomon Gordon
Jim Knopf
Annette Frier
Mrs. Waas
Uwe Ochsenknecht
King Alfons
Christoph Maria Herbst
Mr. Ärmel
Milan Peschel
Tur Tur
Rick Kavanian
Wilde 13 / Pirate
Eden Gough
Ping Pong
Leighanne Esperanzate
Li Si
Kao Chenmin
Emperor of Mandala
Ozzie Yue
Pi Pa Po
Volker Michalowski
Mailman
Alex Liang
Big Head
Hon Ping Tang
Guard Lieutenant
Fang Yu
Tall Bonze
Darryl Quon
Fat Bonze
Tadashi Endo
Wise Man #1
Maverick Quek
Wise Man #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Gansel
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Ende, Sebastian Niemann, Dirk Ahner, Andrew Birkin
- Original Score
- Ralf Wengenmayr
- Original Title
- Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $12.5M
- Production Studios
- Malao Film, Rat Pack Filmproduktion, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany, Studio Babelsberg, Constantin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Gansel
Michael Ende, Sebastian Niemann, Dirk Ahner, Andrew Birkin
Ralf Wengenmayr
Torsten Breuer
Christian Becker, Matthias Rosenberger, Derrick H. Myer
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Becker
Producer
Sebastian Niemann
Writer
Dennis Gansel
Director
Dirk Ahner
Writer
Andrew Birkin
Writer
Torsten Breuer
Director of Photography
Ralf Wengenmayr
Original Music Composer
Matthias Müsse
Production Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver
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What is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver about?
A young orphan boy Jim Button, his best friend Luke and a magical steam engine called Emma travel across the world in search of the truth about where Jim came from. Battling pirates and dragons, outsmarting make-believe giants, they must travel through the Forest of a Thousand Wonders, beyond the End of the World to find the hidden Dragon City.
Who directed Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver was directed by Dennis Gansel.
Who stars in Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?
The principal cast of Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver includes Henning Baum, Solomon Gordon, Annette Frier, Uwe Ochsenknecht, Christoph Maria Herbst.
When was Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver released and how long is it?
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver was composed by Ralf Wengenmayr.
Is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver based on a book or true story?
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Ende".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).