Just Jim (2015 film)
# Just Jim (2015 film)

Just Jim is a 2015 Welsh black comedy film written and directed by Craig Roberts in his directorial debut. The film stars Roberts as a lonely Welsh teenager who is given the chance to increase his popularity when a cool American (Emile Hirsch) moves in next door

## Cast

* Craig Roberts as Jim
* Emile Hirsch as Dean
* Ryan Owen as Michael
* Charlotte Randall as Jackie
* Nia Roberts as Mum
* Aneirin Hughes as Dad
* Mark Lewis Jones as Donald
* Sai Bennett as Michelle
* Trystan Gravelle as John
* Richard Harrington as Headmaster
* Helen Griffin as Beatrice
* Darragh Mortell as The Bed Boy

## Release

The film premiered at South by Southwest on 14 March 2015 and was released in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2015.

## Reception

The film has received generally positive reviews from critics, holding an 85% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 13 reviews. John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter states in his review: "A misshapen but nicely dressed coming-of-age film." Fionnuala Halligan of ScreenDaily says "As a directorial debut, though, Just Jim is an encouraging start for Roberts, should he ever wish to give up the day job."

