There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests There's Only One Jimmy Grimble is best for ages 11+. It's rated PG. This film's PG rating is driven by mature thematic content, including persistent bullying and the off-screen death of a character. The story follows Jimmy Grimble, a shy schoolboy who finds confidence through a pair of…

There's Only One Jimmy Grimble is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 11+.

This film's PG rating is driven by mature thematic content, including persistent bullying and the off-screen death of a character. The story follows Jimmy Grimble, a shy schoolboy who finds confidence through a pair of supposedly magic football boots. Parents should be aware of frequent scenes of schoolyard bullying…

A brief, chaste kiss between two teenagers at the end of the film is the only sexual content.

Violence is mostly moderate and revolves around schoolyard bullying and on-pitch football aggression. Jimmy is frequently pushed, tripped, and verbally harassed by bullies named Gordon and Psycho. During matches, there are hard tackles and fouls. In the final…

Language is mild and infrequent. Expect some British slang and occasional uses of words like 'hell' and 'damn', but no stronger profanity.

There is no significant substance use. Adults are briefly seen with alcoholic drinks in a pub setting, but it is purely incidental to the scene.

The film deals with several mature themes. Persistent bullying is a central topic, showing its emotional toll on Jimmy. The story also includes the death of a significant character, Alice, who freezes to death due to homelessness; this is discussed but not…

There's Only One Jimmy Grimble runs 106 minutes, directed by John Hay, released in 2000.

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