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Lonesome Jim
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Lonesome Jim

2005-11-16 · 91 min · ★ 6.1

Comedy · Drama · Romance

After failing to find success as a writer in New York City, Jim slinks back to his family's home in the Midwest to lick his wounds. But his visit is quickly complicated when his angst spreads to his brother, Tim, who promptly decides to drive his car straight into a tree. Under the shadow of his sibling's injurious actions, Jim strikes up an unlikely friendship with Anika, whose centered small-town wisdom gradually rubs off on him.

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Directors
Steve Buscemi
Production companies
Plum Pictures, InDigEnt
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Casey AffleckCasey AffleckJim
Kevin CorriganKevin CorriganTim
Liv TylerLiv TylerAnika
Mary Kay PlaceMary Kay PlaceSally
Seymour CasselSeymour CasselDon
Rachel StrouseRachel
Sarah StrouseSarah
Rick DuplissieBar Patron
Mark Boone JuniorMark Boone JuniorEvil
Jake La BotzJake La BotzPhillip - Welder
Jack RovelloBen
Don StrouseNeighbor
Doug Liechty CaskeyDoug the preacher
Pam AngellStacy
Michael BuscemiMichael BuscemiMan (Driver)(uncredited)

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