On a remote, sun-drenched island in the middle of the vast Pacific, a resourceful young girl named Nim lives a life of extraordinary adventure with her scientist father. Played with spirited charm by Abigail Breslin, Nim’s world is one of volcanic beaches, playful sea lions, and a boundless imagination fueled by the swashbuckling novels of her favorite author, Alex Rover. When her father, portrayed by Gerard Butler, fails to return from a research voyage, Nim’s paradise becomes a place of growing worry. In desperation, she reaches out via email to the author she idolizes for help, unaware that Alex Rover is actually the reclusive and agoraphobic novelist Alexandra Rover, brought to life with neurotic humor by Jodie Foster. Thrust from her safe, sanitized apartment into the terrifying prospect of the real world, Alexandra must confront her deepest fears to embark on a perilous journey to the island. This heartwarming family adventure, directed by Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin, weaves together comedy and thrilling escapades as a brave child and a timid author discover that true courage comes in many forms, and that sometimes heroes are found in the most unexpected places.