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Lonesome Jim
🎬 Movie

Lonesome Jim

2005 · 91 min Comedy Drama Romance
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Steve Buscemi

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck

Jim

Kevin Corrigan

Kevin Corrigan

Tim

Liv Tyler

Liv Tyler

Anika

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Sally

Seymour Cassel

Seymour Cassel

Don

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Rachel Strouse

Rachel

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Sarah Strouse

Sarah

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Rick Duplissie

Bar Patron

Mark Boone Junior

Mark Boone Junior

Evil

Jake La Botz

Jake La Botz

Phillip - Welder

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