Nim's Island

Nim's Island

Be the hero of your own story.

2008 · 96 min · ★ 5.9 (1K) · Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she's reading.

Directed by Jennifer Flackett · Written by Paula Mazur

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