Thelma
June Squibb and Fred Hechinger at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival
Directed byJosh Margolin
Written byJosh Margolin
Produced by
  • Zoë Worth
  • Chris Kaye
  • Nicholas Weinstock
  • Benjamin Simpson
  • Karl Spoerri
  • Viviana Vezzani
Starring
CinematographyDavid Bolen
Music byNick Chuba
Production
companies
  • Invention Studios
  • Zurich Avenue
  • Bandwagon
Distributed byMagnolia Pictures
Release date
  • January 18, 2024 (2024-01-18) (Sundance)
Running time
97 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Thelma is a 2024 American comedy film written and directed by Josh Margolin, starring June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree (in his final film role), Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell.[2] It premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2024.[3]

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

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 43 reviews, with an average rating of 7.80/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "A stellar showcase for the talented June Squibb, Thelma avoids cheap laughs as it finds the lighter side of some serious issues."[5]

References

  1. ^ "Thelma". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Grobar, Matt (November 21, 2022). "June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg & Malcolm McDowell Set For Josh Margolin Comedy 'Thelma'". Deadline. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Thelma | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.