Jimmie (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2008, Jimmie is a notable film directed by Tobias Ineichen, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Kathy is a single mother who is reluctant to have her 17-year-old autistic son Jimmie return to a home. She takes him in, even though everyone dissuades her from doing so. She is forced to accept that her proximity to Jimmie does not have the desired effect for his progress. On the contrary, his reactions to the unfamiliar situation are fierce, taking her to her limits time and again. The only thing that makes Jimmie feel comfortable is swimming: his greatest passion. When the swim coach discovers his talent, new prospects seem to open for him.
Who’s in it. Jimmie stars Joel Basman as Jimmie Berger, Martin Rapold as Jan, Michael Neuenschwander as Michael Berger and Stephanie Japp as Kathy Berger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Jimmie sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jimmie page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jimmie (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jimmie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jimmie worth watching?
- Jimmie holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jimmie?
- Jimmie stars Joel Basman, Martin Rapold, Michael Neuenschwander, Stephanie Japp and Miriam Stein.
- When was Jimmie released?
- Jimmie was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.