KJ Apa's Jimmy Stewart Biopic Jimmy Opens in Theaters
Aaron Burns directed the biographical drama from a screenplay by Justin Strawhand, with Jason Alexander and Rob Riggle among the cast.
The biographical drama Jimmy, starring KJ Apa as James "Jimmy" Stewart, opened in theaters on November 6, 2026, according to comingsoon.net. Aaron Burns directed the film from a screenplay by Justin Strawhand.
Apa leads a cast that includes Jason Alexander, Max Casella, Rob Riggle, Sarah Drew, Neal McDonough, Julian Works and Jen Lilley.
The film has drawn mixed reviews since its premiere, with praise directed at Apa's performance.
Stewart's Life Before and After Hollywood
Stewart won the Academy Award for Best Actor for The Philadelphia Story. At the start of World War II he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces, became a combat pilot, flew twenty missions over Europe and rose to the rank of colonel.
He later played George Bailey in the Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life. Ahead of the release, Apa told Variety he prepared with dialect coach Eliza Simpson and watched all of Stewart's films.
Quick answers
When did Jimmy come out in theaters?
The film was released in theaters on November 6, 2026.
Who plays Jimmy Stewart in Jimmy?
KJ Apa portrays James "Jimmy" Stewart, under the direction of Aaron Burns.