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Thelma 2024

Thelma is an American action-comedy directed and written by Josh Margolin, inspired by his grandmother’s real-life experience. June Squibb stars in her first-ever leading role at the age of 94, portraying Thelma, a spirited grandmother who is scammed out of $10,000 by someone pretending to be her grandson. Refusing to be disempowered, she embarks on a mission across Los Angeles—riding a mobility scooter with her friend Ben (Richard Roundtree)—to reclaim her money in a slow-motion, Mission: Impossible–style venture tailored for seniors.🚀 Cast & Characters June Squibb as Thelma Post – delivers a standout performance with grit, humor, and emotional depth. Fred Hechinger as Danny – Thelma’s well-meaning but directionless grandson. Richard Roundtree portrays Ben, her loyal companion and the film's emotional heart; this was his final film role. Supporting roles by Parker Posey (daughter Gail), Clark Gregg (son-in-law Alan), and Malcolm McDowell round out the family dynamics.✅ Critics & Reviews Rotten Tomatoes: 98% Critics score, 83% audience approval from 200+ reviews. Critics describe it as charming, poignant, and refreshing, blending genre tropes with heartfelt character work. Jun‎e Squibb's performance is consistently praised across major outlets as both hilarious and touching. Times of India gave it 4/5 stars, noting its universal appeal and emotional resonance from family dynamics to aging themes.📅 Release Info World Premiere: Sundance Film Festival – January 18, 2024. US Theatrical Release: June 21, 2024 (Magnolia Pictures). Streaming Release: July 19, 2024 on Hulu (and Peacock internationally). Runtime: approx. 98 minutes.💰 Box Office Performance Worldwide, Thelma grossed approximately $13 million at the box office: Roughly $9.0 million in the US and Canada About $4 million from international marketsThese figures are corroborated by both Box Office Mojo and Wikipedia, showing a global haul between $12.9M and $13.0M. Despite being a modest indie release, this is a strong result for a Magnolia Pictures film—especially one centered on a 94-year-old lead—highlighting both its festival buzz and crossover appeal.🌟 Conclusion Thelma is a witty, heartwarming, and surprisingly action-packed indie gem that proves age is no barrier to adventure. Led by a scene-stealing performance from 94-year-old June Squibb, the film turns a simple story of senior justice into a clever spoof of action thrillers—with real emotional weight. It's not just funny and entertaining, but also a touching commentary on aging, autonomy, and the underestimated power of older generations. Whether you're in it for laughs, thrills, or heartfelt moments, Thelma delivers—slow scooter chase and all. Read More

• 2024
• 1 h : 38 min
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• PG-13