Nim's Island (2008)

A young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she's reading.

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

What to watch after Nim's Island

• Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) — Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin wrote for both
• The Golden Compass (2007)
• Inkheart (2008) — Same feel: whimsical, feel-good
• Arthur and the Invisibles (2006) — Same feel: whimsical, feel-good
• Six Days Seven Nights (1998) — Same feel: whimsical, feel-good
• Aquamarine (2006) — Same feel: whimsical, feel-good