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Jimi: All Is by My Side

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In 1966, an unknown guitarist named James Hendrix (André Benjamin) leaves New York for London, changes his name to Jimi and begins to make his mark in the world of rock music.
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It's uneven -- and it lacks the primal power of its subject's classic recordings -- but Jimi: All Is By My Side offers a well-acted alternative take on the Hendrix myth.

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Zeba Blay Shadow and Act Sep 14, 2022
What’s left is a good performance by Benjamin, some interesting set pieces, and the general feeling that something, still, is missing. Go to Full Review Mark Kermode Observer (UK) Oct 26, 2014
2/5
The woozy soundtrack and jump-cut visuals add a touch of period hallucinogenics, but the intimate detail never rings true. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide The Times (UK) Oct 23, 2014
2/5
What is the point of a musician biopic if you don't get to hear the soundtrack to their life? Go to Full Review Q.V. Hough Vague Visages Jun 27, 2022
"A Hendrix biopic can be tackled in a variety of ways, but a director should either commit to gonzo audio/visual techniques or simply let the performances take over." Go to Full Review Michael J. Casey Michael J. Cinema Nov 6, 2021
2/5
A less than compelling lead character, a biopic about a musician with nary a song from said musician, and a cliché depiction of sexual proclivities. Go to Full Review Alex Denney NME (New Musical Express) Apr 22, 2021
3/5
Andre Benjamin gives a magnetic performance as Jimi Hendrix. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Wc W @WcWeber Jul 11, 2026 John Ridley has attacked a cultural icon more famous than he can ever hope to become, with that bad, old stereotype of a woman beater. For what? For the sake of a storyline? Even the woman who he "beat" in the movie (Kathy Etchingham- she is still alive) said it never happened. Jimi Hendrix was no angel but I see this as nothing other than a calculated attack on his legacy. See more mark G @Mark_Alan_G. Mar 4, 2026 It's a pretty good film. It gives a lot of information about Jimi you might not have known. Andre absolutely nailed the voice and mannerisms. Oddly I thought he wasn't talk enough, but turns out, he was same height as Jimi. I guess my perception of Jimi is truly larger than life. It's not a huge/epic film, not a giant budget, but better than that Bohemian Rhapsody nonsense. Let's just say that this this movie is a good introduction to Jimi and what inspired him. See more Matheus F @matheusf_neto Sep 3, 2025 Andre and Imogen did a great job, but I was expecting more. See more Xaro R @RT80244749 Feb 13, 2025 One of the worst films I’ve ever seen. Writing was atrocious. Andre 3000 looked like Jimi but does not have the skill or depth as an actor to portray Jimi. Might’ve had a better shot if the script wasn’t hot garbage. I walked out and went to dinner… See more Gerard M @GermWald Jul 24, 2024 Appallingly awful. This fool does not even try re-create Jimi's mannerisms. The script is absolute junk. To try this kind of thing where the music is so pivotal without the rights to the music is just hilarious if it wasn't so terribly bad. Not even a 1% rendition of Jimi. Avoid at all costs. See more eddie b @eddiebnyc Jun 17, 2021 I don't relate to many of the negative reviews. André Benjamin gives a quintessential performance as Jimi. The editing is also top-notch and helps convey the lens in which Jimi most likely viewed the world through. Highly recommend if you're fan of Jimi and the era. See more Read all reviews
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John Ridley

Director

André Benjamin

Jimi Hendrix

Hayley Atwell

Kathy Etchingham

Imogen Poots

Linda Keith

Ruth Negga

Ida

Adrian Lester

Michael X

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Jimi: All Is by My Side

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Movie Info

Synopsis In 1966, an unknown guitarist named James Hendrix (André Benjamin) leaves New York for London, changes his name to Jimi and begins to make his mark in the world of rock music.
Director
John Ridley
Producer
Sean McKittrick, Jeff Culotta, Danny Bramson, Brandon Freeman, Anthony Burns, Tristan Lynch, Nigel Thomas
Screenwriter
John Ridley
Distributor
XLrator Media
Production Co
Subotica, Darko Entertainment, Matador Pictures, Freeman Film
Rating
R (Sexual References|Language|Some Drug Content)
Genre
Drama, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 26, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 5, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$323.0K
Runtime
1h 56m
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