Chris Holliday, JBFC Interim Director of Film Programming writes: “This gorgeous, life affirming movie from director Josh Margolin is one of my favourite films of 2024 so far. Thelma, in a stand out role from June Squibb, is a grandma on a mission. After falling foul of a scammer, Thelma, inspired by Tom Cruise, sets out to recover the stolen money. The relationship between Thelma and her grandson Danny is particularly special and beautifully played by Fred Hechinger (The White Lotus). With a big heart, plenty of laughs, and Parker Posey, Thelma is a thriller the likes of which you’ve never seen before, proving that you’re never too old to go after the bad guys or pull out your inner Tom Cruise. Mission gloriously possible!”
The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, Thelma is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (Nebraska) her first leading role and features the final performance of trailblazing actor Richard Roundtree (Shaft). Squibb, who did most of her own stunts in the film, plays Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (The White Lotus’ Fred Hechinger) and sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her.
