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Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2018): Cast & Box Office

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2018) movie poster

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is a 2018 fantasy family film directed by Dennis Gansel, starring Beate Gerlach as Emma (voice), Milan Peschel and Christoph Maria Herbst. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $12.8 million worldwide.

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Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Dennis Gansel
Genres
Fantasy , Family , Adventure
Original language
German
Studio
Malao Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver About?

The premise of Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver without spoilers.

An orphan boy named Jim Button, along with his friend Luke and a magical steam engine named Emma, embark on a global adventure to uncover the mystery of Jim's origins. Their journey takes them through extraordinary lands, where they face perilous challenges, including battling pirates, confronting dragons, and cleverly evading mythical giants. They must traverse the Forest of a Thousand Wonders and beyond the End of the World to reach the legendary Dragon City and discover the truth.

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • altered version of studio logo
  • studio logo segues into film
  • dragon
  • dark skinned boy
  • 2018
  • kidnapped child
  • island
  • pirate
  • little people
  • kidnapped children
  • princess
  • locomotive
+6 more
  • desert
  • china
  • magic
  • transformation
  • based on novel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver Cast & Characters

Beate Gerlach leads the cast as Emma (voice), with Milan Peschel as Tur Tur and Christoph Maria Herbst as Mr. Ärmel. Directed by Dennis Gansel; 41 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Dennis Gansel

More films directed by Dennis Gansel, best-rated first: Before the Fall, Mechanic: Resurrection, Berlin, I Love You and The Tiger.

Full filmography
Box office

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver Box Office

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver grossed $12.8 million worldwide.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$12.8M

International
$12.8M
Videos

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver.

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Details

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver Also Known As

28 alternative titles, including “ג'ים בוטן ונהג הקטר” and “Jim Knopf”.

Also known as
  • ג'ים בוטן ונהג הקטר
  • Jim Knopf
  • Jim Botão e Lucas, o Maquinista
  • Jim Knopf & Lukas der Lokomotivführer
  • Jim Bouton et la cité des dragons
  • Kuba Guzik na tajemniczym lądzie
  • Jim Knopf & Lukas, der Lokomotivführer
  • Джим Ґудзик і Машиніст Лукас
  • Джим Пуговка и машинист Лукас
  • Jim Gombička
  • Lukáš a lokomotíva Ema
  • Jim Button şi Lukas, mecanicul de locomotivă
+16 more
  • Gombos Jim és Lukács, a masiniszta
  • ג'ים ונהג הקטר
  • Kuba Guzik
  • Jim Knoflík
  • Lukáš a lokomotiva Ema
  • 吉姆与卢克司机
  • Jim Botón y Lucas el maquinista
  • Jim Knopf e Lucas: O Maquinista
  • Jim Button en de Stad van de Draken
  • Джим Копчето и Лукас Машиниста
  • Jim Bouton & la cité des dragons
  • Džimas Saga ir mašinistas Lukas
  • Chuyến Phiêu Lưu Của Jim Cúc Quần Lukas Và Đầu Máy Hơi Nước
  • Džims Poga
  • 吉姆的奇幻冒險
  • Le avventure di Jim Bottone

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Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?

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

When was Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver released?

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver was released on March 29, 2018.

Who directed Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver was directed by Dennis Gansel.

More films by Dennis Gansel

Who is in the cast of Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver stars Beate Gerlach as Emma (voice), Milan Peschel as Tur Tur and Christoph Maria Herbst as Mr. Ärmel, among 41 credited actors.

How much did Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver make at the box office?

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver grossed $12.8 million worldwide.

Does Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver have a post-credit scene?

No. Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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

The original language of Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is German.

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