There’s Only One Jimmy Grimble
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There’s Still Only One — 25 Years of a True Football Cult Classic.
Synopisis:
Bullied, bench‑bound and short on confidence, Manchester schoolboy Jimmy Grimble finds an unlikely spark when a mysterious old woman hands him a battered pair of boots said to belong to a City legend. What follows is an urban fairy tale about belief—Jimmy’s, his team’s, and a community’s—as a shy kid learns to trust his own feet. Filmed around Manchester and culminating at Maine Road, the film balances grit and warmth with underdog thrills.
Awards —
Crystal Bear (Best Feature, Berlinale Generation) — 2001
Golden Gryphon — Giffoni Film Festival, 2001
Golden Poznań Goat — Ale Kino! International Young Audience FF, 2001
BIFA Nomination — Best Newcomer (2000)
Where to watch —
"The best British film in ages"
Daily Express
“This is a film that defies normal critical criteria and ends up an unexpected delight.”
The Sunday Times
“As far as recent British movies go, this is the cream of the crop.”
The Sun
“Directed with zest and humour… a likeable picture.”
Screen International
