Lonesome Jim (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2005, Lonesome Jim is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Steve Buscemi, running about 91 minutes. “Change your outlook. Change your life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Lonesome Jim stars Stephanie Sheh, Casey Affleck as Jim, Johnny Yong Bosch and Kevin Corrigan as Tim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Lonesome Jim has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lonesome Jim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lonesome Jim tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lonesome Jim (2005)?
- In US, Lonesome Jim is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lonesome Jim worth watching?
- Lonesome Jim holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lonesome Jim?
- Lonesome Jim stars Stephanie Sheh, Casey Affleck, Johnny Yong Bosch, Kevin Corrigan and Liv Tyler.
- When was Lonesome Jim released?
- Lonesome Jim was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.