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

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Natalia Winkelman New York Times 1d
If only the film didn't ask the audience to invest in so very many subplots; the clutter ends up sucking the air out of all of them. Go to Full Review Diego Semerene Slant Magazine 3d
1.5/4
Jimpa’s exploration of non-binary identity ultimately proves superficial. Go to Full Review Nicolas Rapold Financial Times 02/04/2025
Hyde here has a frustrating tendency towards pocket-guide explanations of identity and sexuality, and this diligent verbiage dampens the sparks of perception and discovery that Colman especially is so skilled at bringing out. Go to Full Review Adrian Ruiz But Why Tho? A Geek Community 20h
8/10
Jimpa asks its audience to remain present with disappointment, affection, anger, and gratitude all at once, trusting that those emotions can coexist without being reconciled. Go to Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue 21h
Despite some richly textured performances and intriguing character dynamics, this earnest family drama about queer identity and acceptance becomes overwhelmed by heavy-handed sentimentality. Go to Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 23h
3.5/5
With an unusually intimate approach, director Sophie Hyde explores issues of gender and sexuality through the prism of family relationships. The script is packed with beefy conversations, which sometimes makes the film feel like a stage play. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Sophie Hyde

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Olivia Colman

Actor

John Lithgow

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Cody Fern

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Aud Mason-Hyde

Frances

Daniel Henshall

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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
Runtime
1h 53m
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