Movie

Bookworm

“Adventure called her name... Unfortunately dad answered.”

★ 6.5(85)20241h 44m

Bookworm is streaming on Stan in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch Bookworm

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Director: Ant Timpson
Release date: 2024-07-04
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand
Studio: Firefly Films

Bookworm — trailer

About Bookworm

Bookworm is a 2024 movie in the Adventure, Family and Comedy genres, directed by Ant Timpson, starring Nell Fisher, Elijah Wood and Michael Smiley. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 85 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bookworm in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Nell Fisher

Mildred

Elijah Wood

Strawn Wise

Michael Smiley

Arnold

Vanessa Stacey

Angelina

Morgana O'Reilly

Millen Baird

Doctor

Nikki Si'ulepa

Dotty

Theo Shakes

Reginald

Themes & keywords

wilderness

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Bookworm in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream Bookworm on Stan. It's also available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV.

Is Bookworm on Netflix?+

Bookworm is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Stan.

How long is Bookworm?+

Bookworm has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Bookworm?+

Bookworm stars Nell Fisher, Elijah Wood, Michael Smiley, Vanessa Stacey and Morgana O'Reilly.

When did Bookworm come out?+

Bookworm is a 2024 movie directed by Ant Timpson.

What genre is Bookworm?+

Bookworm is Adventure, Family, Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Bookworm?+

Bookworm was directed by Ant Timpson.