Movie

Bookworm

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

★ 6.5(85)20241h 44m

Bookworm is streaming on Now TV Cinema in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube, MovieMe, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

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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 United Kingdom — 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 United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream Bookworm on Now TV Cinema. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube, MovieMe, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Sky Store.

Is Bookworm on Netflix?+

Bookworm is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Now TV Cinema.

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.