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Bookworm

2024Movie1 h 44 min

Family
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic646.6Rotten Tomatoes91%62%

A hopeful, wholesome adventure movie about growing up and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Adventure
  • Father-Daughter Bonding
  • New Zealand Wilderness
  • Coming-of-Age Journey
  • Mythical Creature Quest
  • Family Reconciliation
  • Quirky & Charming
  • Bittersweet Humor
  • Visually Appealing

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Ant Timpson
Written by
Ant Timpson, Toby Harvard
Produced by
Mette-Marie Kongsved, Laura Tunstall, Emma Slade
Music by
Karl Sölve Steven

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Facts

July 4, 2024 · 1 h 44 min · Adventure, Family, Comedy, Drama

Released
July 4, 2024
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Genres
Adventure, Family, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand, United States
Available in
41 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bookworm?"

Questions about Bookworm

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bookworm?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Bookworm streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Bookworm worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 64). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is Bookworm okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Bookworm make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bookworm?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.