Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- playful
- uplifting
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film well-intentioned and visually appealing but undermined by an implausible story, simplistic stock characters, and distracting product placement.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nim remains alone on the island after her father's disappearance and must protect herself while seeking help.
Nim contacts the supposedly male adventure author Alex Rover by email, linking her island life to Alexandra's world.
Alex Rover is celebrated as a daring adventurer, while Alexandra Rover is agoraphobic and germaphobic and must overcome those limitations.
The island's marine life, volcano, storms, shipwreck risks, and lush terrain shape Nim's daily life and the rescue plot.
Films like Nim's Island, and why
The Swiss Family Robinson
Shared family adventure, remote-island setting, child protagonist, animal companionship, and playful survival tone.
Because of Winn-Dixie
Shared child-centered fantasy adventure, imaginative animal relationships, and uplifting themes of courage and belonging.
The Jungle Book
Shared family-friendly island adventure, young protagonists confronting danger, and colorful escapist atmosphere.
Paddington
Shared fish-out-of-water comedy, eccentric adult characters, and warm themes of bravery and friendship.
Movie Details
- Directors
- Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
- Release Date
- 2008-04-03
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (1219)
Cast
- Abigail Breslin
- Jodie Foster
- Gerard Butler
- Michael Carman
- Maddison Joyce
- Christopher James Baker
- Rhonda Doyle
- Bryan Probets
- Jay Laga'aia
- Mark Brady
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Nim's Island about?
- A resourceful island girl and a reluctant adventure novelist find courage through an improbable email-fueled rescue mission.
- What is Nim's Island like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Nim's Island as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Nim's Island violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Nim's Island as mild.
- What did critics think of Nim's Island?
- Critics broadly found the film well-intentioned and visually appealing but undermined by an implausible story, simplistic stock characters, and distracting product placement.
- Which films are like Nim's Island?
- Films with a similar feel include The Swiss Family Robinson, Because of Winn-Dixie, The Jungle Book, and Paddington.
- How long is Nim's Island?
- Nim's Island runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Nim's Island?
- In United States, Nim's Island is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home, Apple TV Store.
