Lonesome Jim 2005
“Change your outlook. Change your life.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Director
- Steve Buscemi
- Networks
- Plum Pictures, InDigEnt
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, HBO Max Amazon Channel
What is Lonesome Jim?
Lonesome Jim is a 2005 American comedy drama film directed by Steve Buscemi and written by James C. Strouse.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 16, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Plum Pictures, InDigEnt
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 104 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~91 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Plum Pictures, InDigEnt
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Lonesome Jim is a 2005 American comedy drama film directed by Steve Buscemi and written by James C. Strouse. Filmed mostly in the city of Goshen, Indiana, the film stars Casey Affleck as Jim, a chronically depressed aspiring writer who fails to find success in New York City and slinks back to his family's home in the Midwest to lick his wounds. His visit is quickly complicated when his angst spreads to his brother, Tim, who promptly decides to drive his car straight into a tree. Under the shadow of his sibling's injurious actions, Jim strikes up an unlikely friendship with Anika, whose centered small-town wisdom gradually rubs off on him. The cast also includes Kevin Corrigan, Liv Tyler, Mary Kay Place, Seymour Cassel, and Rachel Strouse. The film was released in November 2005 in the United States and has a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Lonesome Jim worth watching?
Lonesome Jim holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 104 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Lonesome Jim and when was it released?
Lonesome Jim is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 2005. Release status: Released.
Who directed Lonesome Jim?
Lonesome Jim was directed by Steve Buscemi.
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