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Inkheart (2008)

PG 106 min  -  Adventure | Family | Fantasy  -   23 January 2009 (USA)
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A young girl discovers her father has an amazing talent to bring characters out of their books and must try to stop a freed villain from destroying them all, with the help of her father, her aunt, and a storybook's hero.

Director:

Iain Softley

Writers:

David Lindsay-Abaire (screenplay), Cornelia Funke (novel)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brendan Fraser ...
Sienna Guillory ...
Eliza Bennett ...
Meggie Folchart (as Eliza Hope Bennett)
Richard Strange ...
Antiquarian Bookshop Owner
Paul Bettany ...
Helen Mirren ...
Matt King Matt King ...
Steve Speirs ...
Jamie Foreman ...
Stephen Graham ...
Mirabel O'Keefe Mirabel O'Keefe ...
Andy Serkis ...
John Thomson ...
Lesley Sharp Lesley Sharp ...
Tereza Srbova ...
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Storyline

Mo has the special talent to bring characters out of books. One night he brings out three characters from Inkheart, a story set in medieval times and filled with magical beings. Capricorn and Basta, two villains, and Dustfinger, a fire-eater. Now, 10 years later Meggie discovers the truth and it's up to her to escape Capricorn's evil grasp. Written by Gloria  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Book | Escape | Villain | Disappearance | Fire Eater  | See more »

Taglines:

Every story ever written is just waiting to become real.

Genres:

Adventure | Family | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for fantasy adventure action, some scary moments and brief language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Blog [Brazil] | Official site | See more »

Country:

Germany | UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Tintenherz See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£700,146 (UK) (14 December 2008) (410 Screens)

Gross:

$57,490,374 (Worldwide) (3 May 2009)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS  | SDDS

Color:

Color  | Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The film's release was delayed several times. Indeed, it was originally to come out for Christmas 2007, which was pushed back to March 19th 2008 before finally premiering in Germany on December 11th 2008, and a day later in the UK. See more »

Goofs

Errors in geography: Mo's departure from Alassio on a Citroen DS has been shot in the neighboring town of Albenga. See more »

Quotes

Capricorn: Oh you are going to love him, and by love I mean cower in terror from.
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Soundtracks

"My Declaration"
Written by Tom Baxter
Performed by Eliza Bennett (as Eliza Hope Bennett) See more »