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Jimmy

2026 · 120 min

An earnest, old-fashioned portrait of a beloved star, mixing Hollywood nostalgia with wartime duty and quiet faith.

Tagline
A Hollywood icon. An American hero. A wonderful life.
Overview
A look into the life of American actor James Stewart, whose inspiring tale of valor, purpose and faith will win over everyone.
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How it feels

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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • faith
  • war
  • family
  • ambition
  • identity
Places
  • big city
  • military
  • home
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror0
Humour2
Realism8
Romance3
Tension3
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
drama, history
Directed by
Aaron Burns
Written by
Aaron Burns, Justin Strawhand
Starring
KJ Apa, Jason Alexander, Max Casella, Sarah Drew, Julian Works, Jen Lilley, Christopher McDonald, Kara Killmer
Music
Grant Fonda
Cinematography
James Mather
Runtime
120 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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