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Lonesome Jim (2005)

Change your outlook. Change your life.

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After failing to find success as a writer in New York City, Jim slinks back to his family's home in the Midwest to lick his wounds. But his visit is quickly complicated when his angst spreads to his brother, Tim, who promptly decides to drive his car straight into a tree. Under the shadow of his sibling's injurious actions, Jim strikes up an unlikely friendship with Anika, whose centered small-town wisdom gradually rubs off on him.

Release Date
November 16, 2005
Runtime
1h 31m
Rating
6.1/10 (100 votes)

Director: Steve Buscemi

Cast: Casey Affleck, Kevin Corrigan, Liv Tyler, Mary Kay Place, Seymour Cassel, Rachel Strouse, Sarah Strouse, Rick Duplissie

Production: Plum Pictures, InDigEnt
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Lonesome Jim

Lonesome Jim

Change your outlook. Change your life.

Change your outlook. Change your life.

6.1
91 min

After failing to find success as a writer in New York City, Jim slinks back to his family's home in the Midwest to lick his wounds. But his visit is quickly complicated when his angst spreads to his brother, Tim, who promptly decides to drive his car straight into a tree. Under the shadow of his sibling's injurious actions, Jim strikes up an unlikely friendship with Anika, whose centered small-town wisdom gradually rubs off on him.

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Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date11/16/2005
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Cast

Casey Affleck

as Jim

Kevin Corrigan

as Tim

Liv Tyler

as Anika

Mary Kay Place

as Sally

Seymour Cassel

as Don

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Rachel Strouse

as Rachel

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Sarah Strouse

as Sarah

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Rick Duplissie

as Bar Patron

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lonesome Jim about?

After failing to find success as a writer in New York City, Jim slinks back to his family's home in the Midwest to lick his wounds. But his visit is quickly complicated when his angst spreads to his b…

How long is Lonesome Jim?

1h 31m

When was Lonesome Jim released?

November 16, 2005

Who directed Lonesome Jim?

Steve Buscemi

Who stars in Lonesome Jim?

Casey Affleck, Kevin Corrigan, Liv Tyler

What genre is Lonesome Jim?

Comedy, Drama, Romance