Synopsis

Release Date: 04/04/2008
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins
Genre: Children's/family
Director: Mark Levin
Cast: Abigail Breslin , Jodie Foster , Gerard Butler , Michael Carman

A young girl living on a tropical island with her scientist father is left to fend for herself after her dad's boat leaves him stranded far away and careless tour companies wreak havoc on the secluded paradise in directors Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett's adaptation of the popular children's book by author Wendy Orr. Realizing that she will need adult assistance if she truly hopes to save her home, the resourceful youngster soon begins exchanging e-mails with the author of a book she has been reading. Nim's Island stars Little Miss Sunshine's Abigail Breslin, as well as Jodie Foster and Gerard Butler.

What Critics Say

Based on Wendy Orr's popular children's novel, Nim's Island is an engaging, family-friendly adventure with charming performances from Abigail Breslin and Jodie Foster.

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