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2000 Certificate 12
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This football fairy tale follows the life of young Jimmy Grimble (Lewis McKenzie), a shy Manchester school boy. When an old woman (Jane Lapotaire) rescues Jimmy from being roughed up by bullies, she gives him a pair of boots that belonged to a City legend. Soon Jimmy's on his way to becoming a top player. The charming film also .. Read more

Starring Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Gina McKee, Jane Lapotaire
Director John Hay
Genres Drama

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There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

This football fairy tale follows the life of young Jimmy Grimble (Lewis McKenzie), a shy Manchester school boy. When an old woman (Jane Lapotaire) rescues Jimmy from being roughed up by bullies, she gives him a pair of boots that belonged to a City legend. Soon Jimmy's on his way to becoming a top player. The charming film also features Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, and Gina McKee.

Starring Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Gina McKee, Jane Lapotaire, Lewis McKenzie
Director John Hay
Studio PATHE DISTRIBUTION
Run time DVD: 1 hr 42 mins
Certificate Certificate 12
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 13 Aug 2001
Production year: 2000
Format DVD

  • Critics' reviews (3) of There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

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  • 3 stars out of 5

    In this feel-good fantasy football yarn, film first-timer Lewis McKenzie plays Manchester teen Jimmy, a budding George Best, but only in the privacy of practice. Play him in a game and he's tackled by lack of confidence. Then an old crone gifts him a pair of “magic” football boots and Jimmy is soon inspiring his team to the finals of the inter-school championships. With big guns Robert Carlyle (as his sports teacher) and Ray Winstone (as an ardent suitor in a subplot involving Jimmy's single mum), this has moments that are corny, clunky and crass, but it's still hard to dislike.

    • Radio Times
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

  • Likeable, light-hearted tale of a underdog learning to cope with life's little misfortunes, but looking somewhat undernourished on the big screen.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
    • Posted 02 Mar 2006

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  • 9 out of 9 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Superb Family Entertainment!!!!!!!!!

    Excellent film suitable for all the family. Even if you don't like football there's something in this film for you. Nice understated performances form Ray Winstone and Robert Carlyle. Also proves that you can make a good British film without resorting to constant bad language and drug taking.

      • A customer from Law, Scotland
      • Posted 18 Nov 2004 23:01

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  • 4 out of 5 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    A brilliant film for all the family and especially for a Man City Fan. With the line at the end "What's better than Man Utd where Jimmy replies Manchester City - Classic

      • Jaimie#2 from LINCOLN
      • Posted 14 Jun 2004 15:48

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      • This football fairy tale follows the life of young Jimmy Grimble (Lewis McKenzie), a shy Manchester school boy. When an old woman (Jane Lapotaire) rescues Jimmy from being roughed up by bullies, she ...