Jim Queen and the Quest for Chloroqueer
Seen it?2026 | 85 min | Animation, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 animation lovers.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
When Heterosis, a mysterious virus that turns gay men straight, sweeps through the Parisian gay scene, Jim, the six-packed sovereign of the Gym Queens, goes from Pride royalty to social outcast. With only Lucien, a freshly-out twink with more heart than abs, still by his side, Jim must race to find a cure before the disease erases the community that once worshipped him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marco Nguyen, Nicolas Athané
- Alex RamirèsJim Perfect (voice)
- Jéremy GilletLucien (voice)
- Shirley SouagnonNina (voice)
- Francois SagatPavel (voice)
- Elisabeth WienerChristine Bayer (voice)
- Harald MarlotGlamydia (voice)
- Alexandre BrikRobear (voice)
- Philippe KaterineLa prostate (voice)
- Fabrice PetithugueninMr. Leather (voice)
- Brice ChevillardMichel / Dr. Ragout / Assistant du docteur (voice)