There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2000, There's Only One Jimmy Grimble is a comedy film directed by John Hay, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Jimmy Grimble is a shy Manchester school boy. At school he is constantly being bullied by the other kids, and at home he has to face his mother's new boyfriend. However, through football, and some special boots, he manages to gain the confidence to succeed and leads his school football team towards the final of the local schools cup.
Who’s in it. There's Only One Jimmy Grimble stars Lewis McKenzie as Jimmy Grimble, Jane Lapotaire as Alice Brewer, Gina McKee as Donna Grimble and Robert Carlyle as Eric Wirral, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, There's Only One Jimmy Grimble has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch There's Only One Jimmy Grimble page.
If you liked it. Fans of There's Only One Jimmy Grimble tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000)?
- In US, There's Only One Jimmy Grimble is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is There's Only One Jimmy Grimble worth watching?
- There's Only One Jimmy Grimble holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in There's Only One Jimmy Grimble?
- There's Only One Jimmy Grimble stars Lewis McKenzie, Jane Lapotaire, Gina McKee, Robert Carlyle and Ben Miller.