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There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

2000Movie1 h 46 minPG

Comedy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes71%74%

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about sports and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Jimmy Grimble is a shy Manchester school boy. At school he is constantly being bullied by the other kids, and at home he has to face his mother's new boyfriend. However, through football, and some special boots, he manages to gain the confidence to succeed and leads his school football team towards the final of the local schools cup.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Football Drama
  • Underdog Story
  • British Film
  • Manchester Setting
  • Inspirational
  • Family and Community
  • Overcoming Bullying
  • Heartwarming

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
John Hay
Written by
John Hay, Simon Mayle, Rik Carmichael
Produced by
Jeremy Bolt, Sarah Radclyffe, Alison Jackson
Music by
Simon Boswell, Alex James

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Facts

August 25, 2000 · 1 h 46 min · PG

Released
August 25, 2000
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
France, United Kingdom
Available in
7 countries

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Where can I stream There's Only One Jimmy Grimble?

In the United States, you can rent or buy There's Only One Jimmy Grimble from Apple TV Store. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is There's Only One Jimmy Grimble worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%).

Is There's Only One Jimmy Grimble okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will There's Only One Jimmy Grimble make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (5 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is There's Only One Jimmy Grimble good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.