---
title: "Lonesome Jim"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lonesome-jim-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 7301
imdb_id: "tt0385056"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 104
content_rating: "R"
---

# Lonesome Jim (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lonesome-jim-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steve Buscemi
- **Networks / Studios**: Plum Pictures, InDigEnt

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Casey Affleck** as *Jim*
- **Kevin Corrigan** as *Tim*
- **Liv Tyler** as *Anika*
- **Mary Kay Place** as *Sally*
- **Seymour Cassel** as *Don*
- **Rachel Strouse** as *Rachel*
- **Sarah Strouse** as *Sarah*
- **Rick Duplissie** as *Bar Patron*
- **Mark Boone Junior** as *Evil*
- **Jake La Botz** as *Phillip - Welder*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Lonesome Jim online?
Lonesome Jim is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Lonesome Jim?
Lonesome Jim was directed by Steve Buscemi.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lonesome Jim — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/7301)
- [Lonesome Jim (2005) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0385056/fullcredits/)
- [Lonesome Jim - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonesome_Jim)
- [Lonesome Jim (2005) – Films & Series – OutNow](https://outnow.ch/en/Movies/2005/LonesomeJim/)
- [Lonesome Jim (2005) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/lonesome-jim/credits)
- [Lonesome Jim (2005) Cast - cinema.com](https://www.cinema.com/film/9574/lonesome-jim/cast.phtml)

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