Lonesome Jim (2005)
Change your outlook. Change your life.
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.
Director: Steve Buscemi
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: November 16, 2005
Cast
- Casey Affleck - Jim
- Kevin Corrigan - Tim
- Liv Tyler - Anika
- Mary Kay Place - Sally
- Seymour Cassel - Don
- Rachel Strouse - Rachel
- Sarah Strouse - Sarah
- Rick Duplissie - Bar Patron
- Mark Boone Junior - Evil
- Jake La Botz - Phillip - Welder
Screenplay
- Jim Strouse (Screenplay)
Music: Evan Lurie
Cinematography: Phil Parmet
Editing: Plummy Tucker
Production: Plum Pictures, InDigEnt
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching
Keywords
indiana, usa, parent child relationship, brother, sexuality, anti hero, melancholy, uncle
Trailer
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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 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.
- Who directed Lonesome Jim?
- Lonesome Jim was directed by Steve Buscemi.
- Who stars in Lonesome Jim?
- Lonesome Jim stars Casey Affleck, Kevin Corrigan, Liv Tyler, Mary Kay Place, Seymour Cassel, Rachel Strouse.
- How long is Lonesome Jim?
- Lonesome Jim has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Lonesome Jim?
- Lonesome Jim is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Lonesome Jim produced?
- Lonesome Jim was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Lonesome Jim?
- The themes of Lonesome Jim include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching.