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Bookworm (2024)

Movie ★ 6.5 104 min

Adventure Family Comedy Drama

Eleven-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estranged, American magician father, Strawn Wise, comes to look after her. Hoping to entertain the bookish tween, Strawn takes Mildred camping in the notoriously rugged New Zealand wilderness, and the pair embark on the ultimate test of family bonding – a quest to find the mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther.

Ant Timpson Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 4, 2024
Runtime
104 min
IMDb
tt23472210
Country
New Zealand, United States
Language
English
Studio
Firefly Films, Nowhere

Themes

Cast

Nell Fisher Nell Fisher Mildred Elijah Wood Elijah Wood Strawn Wise Michael Smiley Michael Smiley Arnold Vanessa Stacey Vanessa Stacey Angelina Morgana O'Reilly Morgana O'Reilly Zo Millen Baird Millen Baird Doctor Nikki Si'ulepa Nikki Si'ulepa Dotty Theo Shakes Theo Shakes Reginald

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bookworm about?
Eleven-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estranged, American magician father, Strawn Wise, comes to look after her. Hoping to entertain the bookish tween, Strawn takes Mildred camping in the notoriously rugged New Zealand wilderness, and the pair embark on the ultimate test of family bonding – a quest to find the mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther.
Who directed Bookworm?
Bookworm was directed by Ant Timpson.
Who stars in Bookworm?
Bookworm stars Nell Fisher, Elijah Wood, Michael Smiley, Vanessa Stacey.
When was Bookworm released?
Bookworm is a 2024 adventure, family, comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Bookworm?
You can watch Bookworm with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.