Jim: The James Foley Story (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, Jim: The James Foley Story is a documentary film directed by Brian Oakes, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s about. In August, 2014, a video of the public execution of American photojournalist James Foley rippled across the globe. Foley wore an orange jumpsuit as he knelt beside an ISIS militant dressed in black. That image challenged the world to deal with a new face of terror. And it tested one American family. Seen through the lens of filmmaker Brian Oakes, Foley’s close childhood friend, Jim takes us from small-town New England to the adrenaline-fueled front lines of Libya and Syria, where Foley pushed the limits of danger to report on the plight of civilians impacted by war.

Who’s in it. Jim: The James Foley Story stars Ben Chase as Jim (recreations), Diane Foley as Self, James Foley as Self (archive footage) and John Foley as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Jim: The James Foley Story has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jim: The James Foley Story page.

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