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Thelma

Seen it?

2024 | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Guardians of the Galaxy or Bumblebee, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Super Awards: Best Actress in an Action Movie. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Stunt Performance. Also nominated for 1 more Critics' Choice Award and 3 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 7 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $13 million worldwide on a $5 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 167K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Josh Margolin

  • June SquibbThelma
  • Fred HechingerDaniel
  • Richard RoundtreeBen
  • Parker PoseyGail
  • Clark GreggAlan
  • Malcolm McDowellHarvey
  • Nicole ByerRochelle
  • Coral PeñaAllie
  • Hilda BoulwareWoman at Post Office
  • Chase KimDetective Morgan