Inkheart (2008)
A father and daughter journey through a whimsical fantasy, searching for a lost book to reunite their family.
The adventures of a father and his young daughter, in their search for a long lost book that will help reunite a missing, close relative.
How intense is Inkheart?
Inkheart is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG.
What Inkheart feels like
- Tone
- whimsical
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Inkheart
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Inkheart for you?
Is Inkheart scary?
Only a little. Inkheart has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Inkheart gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Inkheart sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Inkheart OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Inkheart?
Inkheart runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream Inkheart?
Inkheart is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Inkheart have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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