Bookworm_
"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.
Director
Ant Timpson
Starring
Nell Fisher, Elijah Wood, Michael Smiley
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Bookworm was released 2 years ago in 2024.
Bookworm is a Adventure, Family, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (8)
CREW
STUDIOS (1)
New Zealand Film Commission
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (81 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
Trailer
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.
How long is Bookworm?
Bookworm has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who directed Bookworm?
Bookworm was directed by Ant Timpson.
Who stars in Bookworm?
The cast of Bookworm includes Nell Fisher, Elijah Wood, Michael Smiley, Vanessa Stacey, Morgana O'Reilly.
What is the rating of Bookworm?
Bookworm has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 81 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Adventure
Family
Comedy
Drama
KEYWORDS (1)
wilderness