Jim Button and the Wild 13 (2020) | Movie | Movies Dock

🎬 Title: Jim Button and the Wild 13 / Jim Knopf und die Wilde 13

Story: One year has passed since Jim Button and his close friend, the train driver Luke, returned from their thrilling escapade in Dragon City. Life on the serene island of Morrowland is back to its peaceful rhythm. However, dark times are approaching: the infamous pirate group known as “The Wild 13” discovers that Jim and Luke have defeated the dragon Mrs. Grindtooth and vows to seek revenge. To safeguard Morrowland from this new menace, Jim and Luke embark on a perilous adventure aboard their steam engines, Emma and Molly. Along the way, they reconnect with familiar faces, including Princess Li Si, Mr. Tur Tur, and Nepomuk, while also meeting new allies like Sursulapichi, a genuine mermaid. During this journey, Jim hopes to uncover the mysteries of his past and the truth about his origins.

⭐ Rating: 5.9 (54 votes)

📅 Release Date: 2020-10-01

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 50m

🎭 Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy

🎬 Director: Dennis Gansel

✍️ Writer: Dirk Ahner

🌍 Countries: Germany

🏢 Production Companies: Rat Pack Filmproduktion, Michael Ende Productions, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany, Jänsch & Meyers Filmproduktionsgesellschaft, Malao Film

💼 Production:
💰 Budget: $20,000,000 | 📈 Revenue: $6,700,000

👥 Cast: Henning Baum (Lukas), Solomon Gordon (Jim Knopf), Annette Frier (Mrs. Waas), Milan Peschel (Tur Tur), Rick Kavanian (Wilde 13 / Pirate), Uwe Ochsenknecht (King Alfons), Christoph Maria Herbst (Mr. Ärmel), Leighanne Esperanzate (Li Si), Eden Gough (Ping Pong), Volker Michalowski (Mailman)

Editor’s Note: Jim Button and the Wild 13 (2020) encapsulates its Adventure, Family, and Fantasy elements without resorting to clichés. Guided by the direction of Dennis Gansel, the film maintains a steady pace and a vivid sense of its setting. The performances, particularly from Henning Baum, Solomon Gordon, and Annette Frier, help ground the narrative emotionally. At 1h 50m, it unfolds at a comfortable pace and respects the audience’s time by not lingering unnecessarily. While reviews have been mixed, it’s worth a watch if you appreciate immersive storytelling.

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