Just Jim

2015 1h 25m EN

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5.6

MID

★5.6TMDB · 41

Comedy

Synopsis

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In a small Welsh town where people talk to themselves we meet Jim, a lonely teenager who is given the chance to increase his popularity when a cool American kid moves in next door. Written and directed by Craig Roberts, who also plays the lead role.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Craig Roberts
Jim
Emile Hirsch
Dean
Richard Harrington
Headmaster
Mark Lewis Jones
Donald
Sai Bennett
Michelle
Trystan Gravelle
John
Nia Roberts
Mum
Aneirin Hughes
Dad

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Craig Roberts
Writers: Craig Roberts
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

MONEY

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Shot for just $0.4M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Craig Roberts, shot by Richard Stoddard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Price. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Stephen Haren shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Craig Roberts and Emile Hirsch and Richard Harrington carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3291148 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Craig Roberts directs. Richard Stoddard behind the camera. Michael Price scores. Stephen Haren cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Shot for just $0.4M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
3Released 11 years ago.
4Directed by Craig Roberts, shot by Richard Stoddard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Michael Price. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Stephen Haren shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Craig Roberts and Emile Hirsch and Richard Harrington carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt3291148 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.