Thelma

2024

PG-13

1h 38m

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6.9/10

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When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.

Directors

Josh Margolin

Writers

Josh Margolin(writer by)

Stars

June Squibb

Fred Hechinger

Richard Roundtree

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Thelma

Daniel

Ben

Gail

Alan

Harvey

Rochelle

Allie

Woman at Post Office

Detective Morgan

Dancer

Gloria ("Annie")

Grace

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Starey Gary

Winston

Colin

Mona

Directors

Josh Margolin

Writers

Josh Margolin(writer by)

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If it was created with a different set of sensibilities, Thelma could’ve easily been a cheap shot at seniors (and a forgettable experience). Imagine a sitcom-style movie with stale gags about how oldies can lose their marbles, their temper, or their bladder control. A film built around a character that’s there purely to be laughed at. Instead, we’re laughing with Thelma Post, and at the assumptions and stereotypes about the elder community that she pierces, one by one, and undermines. It’s great writing, brought to life by an ace June Squibb, firing on all cylinders. Together, they create a poignant reminder that even at 93 – perhaps especially at 93 – you’ve earned the right to maintain your independence and dignity. And maybe set off an explosion or two. Read our full Guide to THELMA at good.film: https://good.film/guide/thelma-makes-you-rethink-your-grandmas-use-by-date

good.film11 Sep, 2024