What is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver as mild.

Which films are like Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?

Films with a similar feel include The NeverEnding Story, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Paddington 2.

How long is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver runs 109 minutes.

Where can I watch Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?

In United States, Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver

Name: Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2018-03-29
Duration: 1 h 49 min
Rating: 6.382999897003174
Cast: Henning Baum, Solomon Gordon, Annette Frier, Uwe Ochsenknecht, Christoph Maria Herbst

2018109 min★ 6.4

A young foundling and a locomotive engineer cross fantastical lands to rescue a princess and uncover the boy’s hidden origins.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Brisk
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy to follow
Violence: Mild

whimsical
uplifting
playful
family movie night
rainy day

What sets it apart

May contain story progression spoilers

Jim's unexplained origins are a central mystery that motivates and enriches his journey.
Jim travels with Lukas and encounters distinctive figures including Tur Tur, creating a playful group dynamic.
The protagonists travel from their island into fantastic worlds on the way to Dragon City.
Jim and Lukas undertake the journey to free the kidnapped Princess Li Si.

Films like Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver, and why

The NeverEnding Story
family-friendly fantasy adventure featuring a young hero, eccentric companions, fantastical worlds, and a rescue quest
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
children's adventure fantasy with imaginative creatures, perilous journeys, and a warm emphasis on friendship
Paddington 2
colorful family fantasy centered on a child protagonist, magical settings, and a quest involving endangered loved ones

Movie Details

Director: Dennis Gansel
Release Date: 2018-03-29
Runtime: 109 min
Rating: 6.4 / 10 (184)

Cast

Henning Baum
Solomon Gordon
Annette Frier
Uwe Ochsenknecht
Christoph Maria Herbst
Milan Peschel
Rick Kavanian
Eden Gough
Leighanne Esperanzate
Kao Chenmin

Where to watch in United States

Streaming: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.

Common questions

What is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver about?: A young foundling and a locomotive engineer cross fantastical lands to rescue a princess and uncover the boy’s hidden origins.
What is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver violent?: Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver as mild.
Which films are like Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?: Films with a similar feel include The NeverEnding Story, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Paddington 2.
How long is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?: Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver runs 109 minutes.
Where can I watch Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?: In United States, Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

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