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Play trailer 1:04 Poster for Thelma PG-13 Released Jun 21 1h 37m Comedy Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin's own grandmother, THELMA puts a clever spin on movies like MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. With infectious humor, Margolin employs the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways to tackle aging with agency. In the first leading film role of her 70-year career, Squibb portrays the strong-willed Thelma with grit and determination, demonstrating that she is more than capable of taking care of business -- despite what her daughter Gail (Parker Posey), son-in-law Alan (Clark Gregg), or grandson Danny might believe.
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A stellar showcase for the talented June Squibb, Thelma avoids cheap laughs as it finds the lighter side of some serious issues.

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Stephen Romei The Australian What unfolds is Mission: Impossible on Mobility Scooters, with a soundtrack to match. Thelma and Ben after the crooks; Danny and his parents chasing Thelma and Ben. It is full of humour, and not a little sadness. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 25, 2024 Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald The key to all this is Squibb’s success in convincing you of the close contact Thelma maintains with her younger self. You can see the girl in her. Rated: 4/5 Sep 12, 2024 Full Review Alexandra Heller-Nicholas AWFJ.org A playful, light-hearted film at is core, in every single frame Margolin foregrounds Thelma’s subjectivity and experience, brought to life so vividly by Squibb Aug 26, 2024 Full Review Pedro Gallego Espinof 'Thelma' ultimately turns out to be more likable than special, but it's certainly endearing and a nice tribute to a somewhat overlooked legend of American cinema. [Full review in Spanish] Dec 19, 2024 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...appealing subject matter that’s employed to slightly erratic yet mostly compelling effect by Margolin... Rated: 3/4 Dec 16, 2024 Full Review Scott Mendelson The Outside Scoop (Substack) It’s a thoughtful, nuanced and compelling character study that’s as much about specific relationships as the gee-whiz notion of our elderly heroine “protecting the hive.” It’s a showcase for June Squib and a well-deserved swan song for Richard Roundtree. Rated: 8/10 Dec 11, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Yvonne H Funny... as I'm getting up there, I could relate to a lot of the "old folk" stuff Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/02/24 Full Review Valarie M Loved everything about it. Thelma was excellent. Love seeing seniors fight back. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review sherry b Cute but a little boring at times and predictable Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review Alex Loved the acting and how it dealt with getting older! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/17/24 Full Review Genevieve L Jane Squibb and Richard Rountree proved that age and experience matter! They both did an excellent job of conveying both humor and poignancy, representing the lives of older seniors and their experiences. The writing struck a great balance between humor and pulling at the heartstrings. It was consistently engaging throughout the entire film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/09/24 Full Review John M Great story and loved the actors! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin's own grandmother, THELMA puts a clever spin on movies like MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. With infectious humor, Margolin employs the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways to tackle aging with agency. In the first leading film role of her 70-year career, Squibb portrays the strong-willed Thelma with grit and determination, demonstrating that she is more than capable of taking care of business -- despite what her daughter Gail (Parker Posey), son-in-law Alan (Clark Gregg), or grandson Danny might believe.
Director
Josh Margolin
Producer
Zoë Worth, Chris Kaye, Nicholas Weinstock, Benjamin Simpson, Karl Spoerri, Viviana Vezzani
Screenwriter
Josh Margolin
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
Bandwagon, Zurich Avenue, Invention Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Strong Language)
Genre
Comedy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 21, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 19, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA)
$9.0M
Runtime
1h 37m
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