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Bookworm

1220241h 44mAnt Timpson
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 64

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"Adventure called her name... Unfortunately dad answered."

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.

AdventureFamilyComedyDrama
Wilderness

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What is Bookworm (2024) 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…

Who stars in Bookworm?

Bookworm stars Nell Fisher (Mildred), Elijah Wood (Strawn Wise), Michael Smiley (Arnold), Vanessa Stacey (Angelina), Morgana O'Reilly (Zo). The film was directed by Ant Timpson.

How long is Bookworm?

Bookworm has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2024. It is rated 12.

Is Bookworm worth watching?

Bookworm holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Adventure, Family, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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