The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island
Synopsis
The continuing adventures of Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny as they spend the summer on their grandfather's private island.
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The Boxcar Children Official Trailer 1 (2014) - J.K. Simmons, Joey King Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-25
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Joey King
Jessie (voice)
Dane DeHaan
John Joseph Alden (voice)
Gil Birmingham
J.K. Simmons
Dr. Moore (voice)
Talitha Eliana Bateman
Violet (voice)
Martin Sheen
James Alden (voice)
Griffin Gluck
Henry
Stephen Stanton
Captain Daniel (voice)
Carter Sand
Benny (voice)
Davis Pak
Mike (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$79K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark A.Z. Dippé, Anna Chi, Dan Chuba, Wonjae Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Chuba, Gertrude Chandler Warner
- Original Score
- Kenneth Burgomaster
- Original Title
- The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Worldwide Gross
- $79K
- Production Studios
- Shout! Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark A.Z. Dippé, Anna Chi, Dan Chuba, Wonjae Lee
Dan Chuba, Gertrude Chandler Warner
Kenneth Burgomaster
Dan Chuba
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Burgomaster
Original Music Composer
Dan Chuba
Producer
Mark A.Z. Dippé
Director
Dan Chuba
Writer
Anna Chi
Director
Dan Chuba
Director
Wonjae Lee
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island about?
The continuing adventures of Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny as they spend the summer on their grandfather's private island.
Who directed The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island?
The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island was directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé, Anna Chi, Dan Chuba, Wonjae Lee.
Who stars in The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island?
The principal cast of The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island includes Joey King, Dane DeHaan, Gil Birmingham, J.K. Simmons, Talitha Eliana Bateman.
When was The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island released and how long is it?
The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
How much did The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island make at the box office?
The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island grossed $79K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island was composed by Kenneth Burgomaster.
Is The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island based on a book or true story?
The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gertrude Chandler Warner".