Synopsis
Imagination and reality collide when young Nim's father goes missing at sea. Fate brings to her the author of the Alex Rover series, her favorite books, and together they try to find Nim's father.
Scores
Overall Score
77.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
78.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
90.1%
Review Aggregate
51.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 51% of 99 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, thin plot, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlythin plotlightheartedfunnycharacter-drivensuspensefulstylizedcoming of ageemotionaluplifting
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Breslin | 2008 | $3,559,000 | $5,186,000 | (est) |
| Jodie Foster | 2008 | $2,191,000 | $3,192,000 | (est) |
| Gerard Butler | 2008 | $1,650,000 | $2,404,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score51.0
RT critic review count101
Rotten Tomatoes audience score46.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating6.0
IMDb votes37,868
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $48,006,762 | $69,947,614 |
| International | 2008 | $52,097,803 | $75,908,411 |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $100,104,565 | $145,856,024 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $44,842,502 | $65,337,171 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $1,670,000 | $2,433,251 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $595,000 | $866,937 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $13,837,000 | $20,161,017 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $28,669,000 | $41,771,785 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $12,001,690 | $17,486,903 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $101,615,193 | $148,057,064 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $37,000,000 | $53,910,358 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $27,707,000 (est) | $40,370,116 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $8,129,000 | $11,844,251 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $3,801,000 | $5,538,196 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $6,290,000 | $9,164,761 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $82,927,000 | $120,827,682 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $18,688,193 | $27,229,382 |
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