The Jimmy Show (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2002, The Jimmy Show is a comedy and drama film directed by Frank Whaley, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A failed New Jersey inventor embarks on a career as a standup comic, turns to drink, and labors to keep his family together.
Who’s in it. The Jimmy Show stars Frank Whaley as Jimmy O'Brien, Carla Gugino as Annie, Ethan Hawke as Ray and Lynn Cohen as Ruth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Jimmy Show has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jimmy Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jimmy Show tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jimmy Show (2002)?
- In US, The Jimmy Show is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Jimmy Show worth watching?
- The Jimmy Show holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jimmy Show?
- The Jimmy Show stars Frank Whaley, Carla Gugino, Ethan Hawke, Lynn Cohen and Jillian Stacom.
- When was The Jimmy Show released?
- The Jimmy Show was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.