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Directed by | Josh Margolin |
Written by | Josh Margolin |
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Cinematography | David Bolen |
Edited by | Josh Margolin |
Music by | Nick Chuba |
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Distributed by | Magnolia Pictures |
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Running time | 98 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Thelma is a 2024 American comedy film written and directed by Josh Margolin, starring June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell.[2]
Premise
When 93-year-old Thelma Post is duped by a phone scammer, she embarks on a quest to take back what is hers.
Cast
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Sundance_Film_Festival_2024_-_Thelma_-_June_Squibb_and_Fred_Hechinger-104A1882.jpg/220px-Sundance_Film_Festival_2024_-_Thelma_-_June_Squibb_and_Fred_Hechinger-104A1882.jpg)
- June Squibb as Thelma Post
- Fred Hechinger as Danny
- Richard Roundtree as Ben
- Parker Posey as Gail
- Clark Gregg as Alan
- Malcolm McDowell as Harvey
- Nicole Byer as Rochelle[3]
- Coral Peña as Allie[3]
Release
Thelma premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2024, and is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States by Magnolia Pictures on June 21, 2024.[4][5] It is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2024.[1]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 99% of 67 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.8/10. The website's consensus reads: "A stellar showcase for the talented June Squibb, Thelma avoids cheap laughs as it finds the lighter side of some serious issues."[6] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 78 out of 100, based on 23 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[7]
References
- ^ a b "Thelma (12A)". BBFC. June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (November 21, 2022). "June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg & Malcolm McDowell Set For Josh Margolin Comedy 'Thelma'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (March 24, 2023). "Merritt Wever-Led 'Midday Black Midnight Blue' Acquired By Good Deed; Coral Peña, Nicole Byer Board 'Thelma'; More – Film Briefs". Deadline. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (December 6, 2023). "2024 Sundance Film Festival Lineup: New Steven Soderbergh Film, Kristen Stewart Love Story and Devo Doc". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 5, 2024). "June Squibb Action Comedy 'Thelma' Sets Summer Release With Magnolia Pictures". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ "Thelma". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "Thelma". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2024.