Jimpa

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Jimpa

Feb 2026

1h 53m

Drama

LGBTQ+

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Filmmaker Hannah (Olivia Colman) takes her trans nonbinary teenager Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde) to Amsterdam, to visit their gay grandfather--lovingly known as "Jimpa" (John Lithgow). But Frances' desire to stay with Jimpa for a year abroad means Hannah is forced to reconsider her beliefs about parenting, and the stories she has long told about her family. Funny, accessible, full of sadness and joy, and with a wonderful multi-generational cast, JIMPA celebrates LGBTQ+ culture across three generations: Grandfather Jim faces the challenges of aging as a gay man in a generation that never expected to grow old; teenager Frances grapples with the disappointment of their heroes falling short of their ideals; and mother Hannah navigates the differing perspectives of her father and of her child. Surrounding these three is a vibrant family--the family they were born into and the family they continue to create.

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Critics Consensus

Olivia Coleman and John Lithgow turn in wonderful performances but this overly sentimental attempt at pathos often overstays its welcome.

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Clarisse Loughrey

Independent (UK)

Jun 1

2/5

There’s little room for flaws, even when the film does well to explain why those flaws aren’t necessarily the sum of a person. Jimpa proves that there is such a thing as being too close to the material.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

May 18

I wish I found it easier to be in the company of the people on screen.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

May 6

2/5

Sophie Hyde has directed an earnestly intended but very indulgent film... it blandly congratulates itself on its sensitivity and cathartic honesty, but is without the spark of her 2019 quarterlifecrisis comedy Animals.

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

Jun 8

5/5

Perhaps one of the most important Australian films ever made. A remarkable screenplay and amazing performances make this a brilliant film that will stay with you for a long time.

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Sparks Lowry

Spectrum Culture

Mar 17

Jimpa functions as a chance to recapture memory, paint over experiences both possessed and eluded by director Sophie Hyde, but she seems to have no idea what to do with those experiences.

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Valerie Kalfrin

AWFJ.org

Mar 13

... undeniably well-intentioned. ... But dividing its attention saps the dramatic momentum, leaving JIMPA feeling more like a series of scattered scenes instead of a unified whole.

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Lee R

@Bunchofroses Aug 8

An engulfing mother and daughter living a life of narcassist delusion. The actors did what they could with the roles they were given. To the daughter please know life is better than this please do get out on your own, fast!

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Amelia W

@Mcwood Aug 2

This is a beautiful film and I would recommend taking tissues. A kind reflection on family fallibility. It shows how we see the world and each other and can still love so deeply regardless. We had the privilege of hearing the director introduce the film and answer questions afterwards.

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Bella B

@Booploops Jul 19

The movie was beautifully shot and wonderfully edited. A bit drawn out, the movie lost emotional steam for me somewhere after an hour 10. But beautiful characters and themes. Overall a wonderful movie to remind you how beautiful it is to be human, that connection is messy, and the power of having grace for each other’s flaws.

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Robert R

@RT38479170 Jul 13

Great movie and well done by everyone. While It was slow and interesting it was overall a good story.

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Saman S

@RT82187801 Jul 2

As a gay man , it made me wanna puke my guts out. Terrible movie, paused after 20 mins🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

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Jon S

@RT89861828 Jun 20

This could be a wonderful film and Olivia Coleman’s Australian accent is the best part of the film. Unfortunately the film tries to be too provocative and doesn’t tell a great story

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Hannah (Olivia Colman) takes her trans nonbinary teenager Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde) to Amsterdam, to visit their gay grandfather--lovingly known as "Jimpa" (John Lithgow). But Frances' desire to stay with Jimpa for a year abroad means Hannah is forced to reconsider her beliefs about parenting, and the stories she has long told about her family. Funny, accessible, full of sadness and joy, and with a wonderful multi-generational cast, JIMPA celebrates LGBTQ+ culture across three generations: Grandfather Jim faces the challenges of aging as a gay man in a generation that never expected to grow old; teenager Frances grapples with the disappointment of their heroes falling short of their ideals; and mother Hannah navigates the differing perspectives of her father and of her child. Surrounding these three is a vibrant family--the family they were born into and the family they continue to create.

Director: Sophie Hyde
Producer: Liam Heyen, Sophie Hyde, Bryan Mason, Marleen Slot
Screenwriter: Matthew Cormack, Sophie Hyde
Distributor: Kino Lorber
Production Co: Closer Productions, Mad Ones Films
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 6, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 24, 2026
Box Office (Gross USA): $47.1K
Runtime: 1h 53m

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