Jamesy Boy (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2014, Jamesy Boy is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Trevor White, running about 109 minutes. “Never Back Down” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the true story of teenager James Burns who goes from a suburban street gang to a maximum-security prison cell surrounded by hardened criminals. He turns his life around in prison thanks to the unexpected friendship he forms with a convicted murderer who becomes his mentor.
Who’s in it. Jamesy Boy stars Spencer Lofranco as James, Mary-Louise Parker as Tracy, James Woods as Lt. Falton and Ving Rhames as Conrad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Jamesy Boy 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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jamesy Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jamesy Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jamesy Boy (2014)?
- In US, Jamesy Boy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jamesy Boy worth watching?
- Jamesy Boy holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jamesy Boy?
- Jamesy Boy stars Spencer Lofranco, Mary-Louise Parker, James Woods, Ving Rhames and Taissa Farmiga.
- When was Jamesy Boy released?
- Jamesy Boy was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.