Jimmy, the Boy Wonder (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film · ★ 1

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Released in 1966, Jimmy, the Boy Wonder is a fantasy, family and music film directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis, running about 69 minutes. “School's out because I STOPPED TIME!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A boy makes a reckless wish, and everybody in the world stops moving. A wizard's daughter tries to help him get the world restarted again.

Who’s in it. Jimmy, the Boy Wonder stars Nancy Jo Berg as Aurora, Dennis Jones as Jimmy Jaye and David Blight Jr. as Mr. Fig.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Jimmy, the Boy Wonder has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jimmy, the Boy Wonder page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jimmy, the Boy Wonder tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Jimmy, the Boy Wonder (1966)?
In US, Jimmy, the Boy Wonder is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Jimmy, the Boy Wonder worth watching?
Jimmy, the Boy Wonder holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Jimmy, the Boy Wonder?
Jimmy, the Boy Wonder stars Nancy Jo Berg, Dennis Jones and David Blight Jr..
When was Jimmy, the Boy Wonder released?
Jimmy, the Boy Wonder was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.