Just Jim is a 2015 Welsh comedy horror psychological thriller film written and directed by Craig Roberts in his directorial debut. The film stars Roberts as a lonely Welsh teenager who is given the chance to increase his popularity when a cool American (Emile Hirsch) moves in next door
Jim, a lonely sixteenâÂÂyearâÂÂold boy from Wales, spends most of his time with his dog. After the dog dies, he becomes even more isolated. His routine changes when Dean, a confident American teenager who moves in next door, enters his life and draws his attention.
The film premiered at South by Southwest on 14 March 2015 and was released in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2015.
The film has received generally positive reviews from critics, holding approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on reviews. John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter states in his review: "A misshapen but nicely dressed coming-of-age film." Fionnuala Halligan of ScreenDaily says "As a directorial debut, though, Just Jim is an encouraging start for Roberts, should he ever wish to give up the day job."