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Inkheart (2008)

โ€œEvery story ever written is just waiting to become real.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 2,331 votes 1h 46m pg FantasyAdventureFamily

#145 of 219 films from 2008 #744 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Iain Softley ยท Written by Cornelia Funke, David Lindsay-Abaire

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Overview

The adventures of a father and his young daughter, in their search for a long lost book that will help reunite a missing, close relative.

Cast

Brendan Fraseras Mo
Sienna Guilloryas Resa
Andy Serkisas Capricorn
Helen Mirrenas Elinor
Paul Bettanyas Dustfinger
Jim Broadbentas Fenoglio
Eliza Bennettas Meggie
Matt Kingas Cockerell
Rafi Gavronas Farid
Richard Strangeas Bookshop Proprietor
Steve Speirsas Flatnose
Jamie Foremanas Basta
Stephen Grahamas Fulvio
Mirabel O'Keefeas Young Meggie

Facts

Release dateDecember 11, 2008
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) โ€” about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresFantasy, Adventure, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$62,803,180 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0494238

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Questions

How long is Inkheart?
Inkheart runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is Inkheart worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 2,331 votes, which places it #145 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 34%) and #744 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Inkheart?
Inkheart was directed by Iain Softley. Other well-rated titles by the same director: K-PAX (2001), The Skeleton Key (2005), Hackers (1995).
Who stars in Inkheart?
Brendan Fraser as Mo; Sienna Guillory as Resa; Andy Serkis as Capricorn; Helen Mirren as Elinor; Paul Bettany as Dustfinger; Jim Broadbent as Fenoglio.
What is Inkheart rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Inkheart?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/22213.

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