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Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver

2018·Movie·109 min·6.4(180)

A young orphan boy Jim Button, his best friend Luke and a magical steam engine called Emma travel across the world in search of the truth about where Jim came from. Battling pirates and dragons, outsmarting make-believe giants, they must travel through the Forest of a Thousand Wonders, beyond the End of the World to find the hidden Dragon City.

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CanadaTubi TV, PlexApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
GermanyRTL+ Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainRakuten TV
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Diamond Films Amazon Channel

About Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is a 2018 German-language adventure, family and fantasy film directed by Dennis Gansel. The cast is led by Henning Baum, Solomon Gordon, Annette Frier. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver was produced by Malao Film, Rat Pack Filmproduktion, and Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany and made in Germany. It was released on March 29, 2018.

Director
Dennis Gansel
Writers
Dirk Ahner, Andrew Birkin, Sebastian Niemann
Release date
March 29, 2018
Original language
German
Status
Released
Country
Germany
Budget
$13 million
Production
Malao Film, Rat Pack Filmproduktion, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany
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Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver cast & crew

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver was directed by Dennis Gansel and written by Dirk Ahner, Andrew Birkin, and Sebastian Niemann.

The cast features Henning Baum as Lukas, Solomon Gordon as Jim Knopf, Annette Frier as Mrs. Waas, Uwe Ochsenknecht as King Alfons, Christoph Maria Herbst as Mr. Ärmel, and Milan Peschel as Tur Tur.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ralf Wengenmayr, cinematography is by Torsten Breuer, and it was produced by Christian Becker and Derrick H. Myer.

Is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver worth watching?

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 180 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.

At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure, family, and fantasy, Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver

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Cast of Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver

Henning Baum

Henning Baum

Lukas

Solomon Gordon

Solomon Gordon

Jim Knopf

Annette Frier

Annette Frier

Mrs. Waas

Uwe Ochsenknecht

Uwe Ochsenknecht

King Alfons

Christoph Maria Herbst

Christoph Maria Herbst

Mr. Ärmel

Milan Peschel

Milan Peschel

Tur Tur

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Rick Kavanian

Wilde 13 / Pirate

Eden Gough

Eden Gough

Ping Pong

Leighanne Esperanzate

Leighanne Esperanzate

Li Si

Kao Chenmin

Kao Chenmin

Emperor of Mandala

Ozzie Yue

Ozzie Yue

Pi Pa Po

Volker Michalowski

Volker Michalowski

Mailman

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Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver — FAQs

Where can I watch Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver in United States?

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver in?

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is originally in German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).

What is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver rated?

It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 180 ratings.

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