Jimmie_
Kathy is a single mother who is reluctant to have her 17-year-old autistic son Jimmie return to a home. She takes him in, even though everyone dissuades her from doing so. She is forced to accept that her proximity to Jimmie does not have the desired effect for his progress. On the contrary, his reactions to the unfamiliar situation are fierce, taking her to her limits time and again. The only thing that makes Jimmie feel comfortable is swimming: his greatest passion. When the swim coach discovers his talent, new prospects seem to open for him.
Starring
Joel Basman, Martin Rapold, Michael Neuenschwander
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Jimmie was released 18 years ago in 2008.
Overview
Kathy is a single mother who is reluctant to have her 17-year-old autistic son Jimmie return to a home. She takes him in, even though everyone dissuades her ...
CAST (6)
Joel Basman
Jimmie Berger
Martin Rapold
Jan
Michael Neuenschwander
Michael Berger
Stephanie Japp
Kathy Berger
Miriam Stein
Dana
Sandra Utzinger
Franziska
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Rating
8.5/10 (2 votes)
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What is Jimmie about?
Kathy is a single mother who is reluctant to have her 17-year-old autistic son Jimmie return to a home. She takes him in, even though everyone dissuades her from doing so. She is forced to accept that her proximity to Jimmie does not have the desired effect for his progress. On the contrary, his reactions to the unfamiliar situation are fierce, taking her to her limits time and again. The only thing that makes Jimmie feel comfortable is swimming: his greatest passion. When the swim coach discovers his talent, new prospects seem to open for him.
How long is Jimmie?
Jimmie has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Jimmie?
The cast of Jimmie includes Joel Basman, Martin Rapold, Michael Neuenschwander, Stephanie Japp, Miriam Stein.
What is the rating of Jimmie?
Jimmie has a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.