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Just Jim

2015·Movie
1h 25min
66
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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some cringe comedy and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

In a small Welsh town where people talk to themselves we meet Jim, a lonely teenager who is given the chance to increase his popularity when a cool American kid moves in next door. Written and directed by Craig Roberts, who also plays the lead role.
Coming-of-AgeSmall-Town EccentricitySocial AwkwardnessDarkly HumorousDeadpan SatireWelsh CinemaTeenage AngstUnderdog StoryStylized Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Just Jim legally?

Just Jim is included with a subscription to ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Filmzie. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Just Jim worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Just Jim rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Just Jim?

1 h 25 min

Just Jim runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Just Jim?

Critics85
Audiences45

Not quite. Critics rate Just Jim higher (85) than audiences (45). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Just Jim in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Just Jim?

24AEATAUBEBMBOCACHDEDOEGGBGGIE+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Just Jim in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.