There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000)
- Directed by
- John Hay
- Genre
- drama film, association football film
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Rated
- PG
- Rating
- 6.8 of 10 from 201 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A shy schoolboy in Manchester gets a pair of old football boots that used to belong to a famous player. He starts playing better for his school team and gains confidence.
feel-goodheartfeltupbeatinspirationalgentlenostalgicsports drama
What happens
There's Only One Jimmy Grimble, also known as Jimmy Grimble, is a 2000 British sports comedy drama film directed by John Hay, starring Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Lewis McKenzie, Gina McKee, Ben Miller and Samia Ghadie. Set in Greater Manchester Jimmy is a young aspiring footballer who plays for his school team and after receiving a pair of old football boots that once belonged to one of Manchester City's greatest ever players begins to see his skills on the field change. The movie has become nostalgically linked to Manchester City, with the movie released in the midst of a golden era for local rivals Manchester United. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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