Thelma
Thelma

Thelma

2024Movie98 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: Darrin DickersonGenres: Action, Comedy

Plot Summary

An 87-year-old grandmother, Thelma, is scammed out of her savings by a phone con artist. Undeterred, she embarks on a mission to track down the perpetrators with the help of her grandson and his friends. The journey involves a series of increasingly outlandish escapades as she fights back against the system and proves that age is just a number.

Critical Reception

Thelma received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised June Squibb's leading performance and the film's unconventional premise. While some found the plot and action sequences to be somewhat predictable or uneven, many appreciated its humor and its message of empowerment for older adults.

What Reviewers Say

  • June Squibb delivers a powerhouse performance as the feisty protagonist.
  • The film offers a charming, if occasionally formulaic, take on the action-comedy genre.
  • Praised for its humor and positive message about aging and resilience.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight June Squibb's captivating performance and the film's entertaining and humorous nature. Many appreciated the unique concept and its heartwarming message about never giving up, though some found certain plot elements to be less convincing.

Fun Fact

Thelma was conceived as a vehicle for June Squibb, who was actively seeking a leading role that would showcase her comedic and action capabilities.

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good.film

good.film

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,...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Grandma "Thelma" (June Squibb) is rather cruelly fleeced by a man pretending that her beloved grandson "Daniel" (Fred Hechinger) has been in a car accident with a pregnant women. $10,000 lighter her family realise she's been scammed and she...
Brent Marchant

Brent Marchant

According to playwright David Mamet, “Age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance.” And, if 93-year-old Thelma Post (June Squibb) has anything to say about it in this fact-based action-comedy-drama, you can take that notion to t...