Jimmy (2026): Cast
Jimmy is a 2026 biographical drama directed by Aaron Burns, starring K.J. Apa as James Stewart, Jen Lilley and Jean Law. It was made on a reported $15 million budget.
- Released
- Director
- Aaron Burns
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Burns & Co.
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jimmy About?
The premise of Jimmy without spoilers.
Jimmy tells the true story of beloved actor Jimmy Stewart and the iconic role that saved him. It follows his rise from winning the Oscar for The Philadelphia Story to enlisting as a pilot at start of World War II, flying missions over Europe and rising to colonel. Broken on his return, he finds redemption as George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life.
Jimmy Cast & Characters
K.J. Apa leads the cast as James Stewart, with Jen Lilley as Gloria Stewart and Jean Law as Bessie Stewart. Directed by Aaron Burns; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Aaron Burns
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K.J. Apa as James Stewart - Jen Lilley as Gloria Stewart
- Jean Law as Bessie Stewart
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Christopher McDonald as Lionel Barrymore
Also Starring in Jimmy
· 16 more- Jason Alexander Louis B. Mayer
- Neal McDonough Alexander
- Rob Riggle Colonel Terrill
- Max Casella Frank Capra
- Karolyn Grimes
- Sarah Drew Hedda Hopper
- Julian Works Second Lieutenant Martinez
- Larsen Thompson Claire
- Daniel Fee Red
- Kara Killmer Lady Julia
- Marc Malkin Glenn Miller
- Aidan Redmond Lester
- Elysée Sanvillé Lana Turner
- Jemma Donovan Ginger Rogers
- Louis Furney Captain Smith
- Liam Bixby Tex
More from Aaron Burns
One more film directed by Aaron Burns: Legacy Peak.
Jimmy Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer
Seen Jimmy?
Jimmy FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Jimmy, each answered in a sentence.
When was Jimmy released?
Jimmy was released on November 6, 2026.
Who directed Jimmy?
Jimmy was directed by Aaron Burns.
More films by Aaron Burns Who is in the cast of Jimmy?
Jimmy stars K.J. Apa as James Stewart, Jen Lilley as Gloria Stewart and Jean Law as Bessie Stewart, among 20 credited actors.
What was the budget of Jimmy?
Jimmy had a reported budget of $15 million.
Does Jimmy have a post-credit scene?
No. Jimmy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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