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Jimpa

2026·Movie
1h 53min
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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Every family finds their own language.

Hannah and her non-binary teenager Frances visit her gay grandfather Jimpa in Amsterdam. Frances expresses a desire to stay with their grandfather for a year, challenging Hannah's parenting beliefs and forcing her to confront past issues.
Intergenerational DramaFamily ReconciliationComing-of-AgeParenting ChallengesIdentity ExplorationEmotional DepthAmsterdam SettingContemporary Family IssuesQueer ThemesSlow-Burn Character Study

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Jimpa legally?

Jimpa is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jimpa worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Jimpa?

1 h 53 min

Jimpa runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Jimpa?

Critics49
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Jimpa higher (58) than critics (49). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Jimpa in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, Netherlands, United States, Finland, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch Jimpa?

9AUCAGBGGIEITNLNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Jimpa in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.