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After Jimmy

  • TV Movie
  • 19961996
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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After Jimmy (1996)
  • Drama
Drama about a teenage boy's suicide.Drama about a teenage boy's suicide.Drama about a teenage boy's suicide.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
290
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Glenn Jordan
  • Writers
    • Judith Fein(story)
    • Cynthia Saunders(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Meredith Baxter
    • Bruce Davison
    • Peter Facinelli
Top credits
  • Director
    • Glenn Jordan
  • Writers
    • Judith Fein(story)
    • Cynthia Saunders(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Meredith Baxter
    • Bruce Davison
    • Peter Facinelli
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    • 17User reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    Meredith Baxter
    Meredith Baxter
    • Maggie Stappas Maggie Stapp
    Bruce Davison
    Bruce Davison
    • Sam Stappas Sam Stapp
    Peter Facinelli
    Peter Facinelli
    • Jimmy Stappas Jimmy Stapp
    Mae Whitman
    Mae Whitman
    • Rosie Stappas Rosie Stapp
    Ryan Slater
    Ryan Slater
    • Billy Stappas Billy Stapp
    Natalija Nogulich
    Natalija Nogulich
    • Lydiaas Lydia
    • (as Natalia Nogulich)
    Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek
    • Dr. Darren Waltersas Dr. Darren Walters
    Eva Marie Saint
    Eva Marie Saint
    • Lizas Liz
    Tina Lifford
    Tina Lifford
    • Susan Johnsonas Susan Johnson
    Scott Michael Campbell
    Scott Michael Campbell
    • Mattas Matt
    Raye Birk
    Raye Birk
    • John Daviesas John Davies
    Dean Norris
    Dean Norris
    • Ray Johnsonas Ray Johnson
    Jeanne Mori
    • Janeas Jane
    Deborah May
    Deborah May
    • Karenas Karen
    Aaron Lustig
    Aaron Lustig
    • Mikeas Mike
    Mitchell Edmonds
    Mitchell Edmonds
    • Ministeras Minister
    Devon Gummersall
    Devon Gummersall
    • Baileyas Bailey
    Kellen Hathaway
    • Narratoras Narrator
    • Director
      • Glenn Jordan
    • Writers
      • Judith Fein(story) (teleplay)
      • Cynthia Saunders(teleplay)
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    Drama about a teenage boy's suicide.
    • high school
    • principal
    • school counselor
    • teenage boy
    • suicide
    • 18 more
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      • Drama
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    • Goofs
      When the Stapps first arrive home after Jimmy's suicide, Mrs. Stapp runs right inside the house & no one stops her. This would not be allowed, as it was still a crime scene.
    • Connections
      References Leave It to Beaver (1957)

    User reviews17

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    6/10
    family mourn the death of their sons suicide
    This is a very hard hitting film, and as a result contains very little in terms of joy and happiness. The majority of the film is extremely depressing and it seems that the director/writer has tried their best to upset the audience and provoke emotion right from the start.

    Due to the title of the film, as well as the small summary I read in the newspaper, its quite upsetting from the start, as you know whats coming next. For the first 5-10 minutes your just waiting for Jimmy to kill himself, its obvious he has some psychological problems and possibly suffering from depression, but it seems such a drastic way of dealing with it.

    However, depression is such a powerful mind state that I can understand how much it can overwhelm someone so much to cause them to do such a thing. But I think it highlights the fact that even someone that seemingly has everything going for them can get become severely depressed, despite what other people see.

    But more significantly I think it highlight's the way teenagers are, such as the feeling of life bearing down on you, as well as the difficulty of making life decisions, which can be very daunting, and that growing up at this age isn't as much fun as you might think. Parents, for example, find difficult to take in, as to them , you are young and have yourwhole life ahead of you because their life has become so straightforward. But for younger people things aren't always so simple.

    The film is quite hard to watch, but it does make you aware of how different people come to terms with death, and especially in the extreme case of this film. Its very well acted and draws you in due to its shocking circumstances, but you might find yourself switching it off, as I almost did, because I couldn't bear to see any more sadness. Like I said, there isn't much joy in this film, but definitely worth a watch.
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    • Jan 21, 2005

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La muerte de un hijo
    • Production companies
      • Holiday Productions
      • Spelling Television
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    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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