Jamesy Boy (2014): Ratings & Plot
Jamesy Boy is a 2014 biographical drama. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes. Critics gave it 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Phase 4 Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jamesy Boy About?
The premise of Jamesy Boy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man’s life takes a dramatic turn as he transitions from gang involvement to incarceration in a high-security prison. While facing dangerous and hardened criminals, he develops an unexpected and powerful connection with a veteran convict. This relationship offers guidance and support, helping him confront his past and seek a path toward a more hopeful future, even within the confines of a harsh environment.
Jamesy Boy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hooded sweatshirt
- cell phone
- watching tv
- gun pointed at someone's neck
- boot pressed on neck
- female topless nudity
- strip club
- stripper
- lap dance
- pack of cigarettes
- true crime
- male carries a female in his arms
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- mother searches her son's room
- cadillac the car
- son dislikes his mother's boyfriend
- prison
- gang
- prison cell
- friendship
- teenager
- two word title
- abandoned store
- haunted by the past
- improvised weapon
- christmas tree
- christmas
- brother sister reunion
- mother son reunion
- release from prison
- regret
- integrity
- slapped in the face
- strangulation
- handball
- lieutenant
- american flag
- homemade knife
- parole hearing
- 18 year old
- slamming a door in someone's face
- crying
- promise
- running
- arrest
- hiding
- police car
- police siren
- shootout
- kicking
- beating
Jamesy Boy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Jamesy Boy 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 26% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 29 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
70 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.4 /5
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Jamesy Boy Plot Summary
What happens in Jamesy Boy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As James Burns approaches his eighteenth birthday, he faces the grim reality of incarceration due to his involvement with illegal gun sales and drug possession. This latest setback is a culmination of three tumultuous years marked by defiant behavior, beginning when his mother, Tracy, struggled to enroll him in school, only to encounter rejection stemming from his troubled history and a recent stint in a youth detention center. Despite this shadowy backdrop, James finds companionship with Crystal and Drew, fellow outcasts who share a thrill for shoplifting, leading to the formation of an unexpected friendship.
Full summary
The whole story of Jamesy Boy, scene by scene
Jamesy Boy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Jamesy Boy.
How Well Do You Know Jamesy Boy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What crime leads to James's incarceration?
Jamesy Boy Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “ג'יימס ווייט” and “Джеймс Уайт”.
- Also known as
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- ג'יימס ווייט
- Джеймс Уайт
- 詹姆斯·怀特
- 제임스 화이트
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Jamesy Boy FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Post-Credit Scene
Runtime, release date, ratings and post-credit scenes of Jamesy Boy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jamesy Boy?
Jamesy Boy runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Jamesy Boy released?
Jamesy Boy was released on January 17, 2014.
How is Jamesy Boy rated?
Jamesy Boy has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 29 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Jamesy Boy have a post-credit scene?
No. Jamesy Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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