38/25
Bookworm follows 11-year-old Mildred (Nell Fisher), whose life takes a crazy turn when her estranged father, Strawn Wise (Elijah Wood), a failed Las Vegas magician, suddenly reappears. Years ago, after a magical encounter with the once charming Strawn, Mildred’s mother returned to New Zealand. Now, a comical accident has Strawn caring for Mildred while her mother is hospitalized. Their first adventure? Camping on the hunt for the mythological Canterbury Panther. As this mismatched duo navigates the wilderness, magic tricks and an extraordinary quest, hilarity ensues and they might just find a way to reunite their family.