Lonesome Jim
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
After failing to find success as a writer in New York City, Jim slinks back to his family's home in the Midwest to lick his wounds. But 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.
Lonesome Jim is a 2005 comedy-drama about a failed writer who returns to his Midwest hometown and finds unexpected friendship and growth amid family crisis. The film explores themes of ambition, disappointment, and small-town redemption through Jim's unlikely bond with a grounded local woman.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Casey AffleckJim
Kevin CorriganTim
Liv TylerAnika
Mary Kay PlaceSally
Seymour CasselDon- Rachel StrouseRachel
- Sarah StrouseSarah
- Rick DuplissieBar Patron
Mark Boone JuniorEvil
Jake La BotzPhillip - Welder- Jack RovelloBen
- Don StrouseNeighbor
- Doug Liechty CaskeyDoug the preacher
- Pam AngellStacy
Michael BuscemiMan (Driver)(uncredited)
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When was Lonesome Jim released?
Lonesome Jim was released on November 16, 2005.
What is Lonesome Jim about?
The film follows Jim, an unsuccessful writer who returns to his Midwest hometown after failing to make it in New York City. When his brother's self-destructive behavior creates family turmoil, Jim forms a meaningful friendship with Anika, a local woman whose wisdom helps him find perspective.
Where can I watch Lonesome Jim?
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