There's Only One Jimmy Grimble
Seen it?2000 | 106 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Hay
- Robert CarlyleEric Wirral
- Ray WinstoneHarry
- Gina McKeeDonna Grimble
- Lewis McKenzieJimmy Grimble
- Jane LapotaireAlice Brewer
- Ben MillerJohnny Two Dogs
- Wayne GaltreyWalkway Kid
- Ciarán GriffithsPsycho
- Bobby Power'Gorgeous' Gordon Burley
- Samia LongchambonSara