Jamesy Boy

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Jamesy Boy

2014

1h 49m

Drama

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In a maximum-security prison, a teenager begins to turn his life around with the help of a convicted murderer.

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John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

Jan 17, 2014

True second-chance story doesn't come to life onscreen.

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Christy Lemire

RogerEbert.com

Jan 17, 2014

1.5/4

A film with a message of inspiration, to be sure, but not much in terms of innovation.

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David Hiltbrand

Philadelphia Inquirer

Jan 17, 2014

2.5/4

For such a seriously street film, Jamesy Boy has some surprisingly sappy moments. But the redemptive ending, while thin, is genuinely gratifying.

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Dustin Putman

TheFilmFile.com

Feb 18, 2014

2.5/4

Tackled with a sense of thoughtfulness and compassion that makes the would-be garden-variety narrative worthwhile.

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Jan 31, 2014

The protagonist seems more sociopathic than sympathetic, and the film takes such a distorted view of the responsibility of role models and artistic expression in shaping troubled youth.

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Mike D'Angelo

The Dissolve

Jan 24, 2014

2.5/5

It's ultimately little more than the story of a hot-tempered young man who made a lot of bad choices, didn't like where they got him, and finally started making some better ones. While that's admirable, it isn't inherently compelling.

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Ashley O

@RT10690223 Jul 30, 2026

I think the writing and the acting are actually good. The lesser known actors at the time (the late Spencer Lofranco and the girl who portrayed Crystal) actually did a better job than the well known stars in this film. Lofranco is very believable as Jamesy Boy—perfect casting. I was less interested in the love story line and would’ve liked to have seen better development between the relationship between James and the in prison mentor—there was a lot more there and I wish they would’ve focused on that more than the love story line. This would’ve made James’ character arc more believable. I get it though—viewers want romance

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Avery T.

@avery894 Aug 12, 2025

I think they could have done more with the James and Sara storyline because it had so much potential but we didn’t even get to see much of it.

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Amara B

@RT15582681 Apr 8, 2025

movie was truly amazing, i really felt the emotion and compassion made me cry i absolutely loved this movie and recommend watching it :)

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Willa S

@RT57381112 Apr 1, 2025

While the movie navigates familiar themes of crime and redemption, its sincere approach and strong character development resonate deeply. “Jamesy Boy” serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of self-discovery.

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Madiha A

@RT03365890 Feb 20, 2025

Jamesy Boy was such a good movie. I've watched so many but this by far was one of my favorites. It was so sad to see how it was based off a real life scenario and how kids actually are in those situations every day. The movie was slightly confusing at first but made up for it as you got to explore the movie before. This movie is so emotional but so addictive to watch, I would watch it on repeat for days. I hope I find more movies like this.

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Feb 25, 2022

I LIKE THE STORY ABOUT HOW JAMES TURNED HIS LIFE AROUND TO SOMETHING POSITIVE AND THE STORY IS FACT BASED BUT A LOT OF VIOLENCE NOT ALL TRUE TO ME.

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Synopsis

In a maximum-security prison, a teenager begins to turn his life around with the help of a convicted murderer.

Director: Trevor White
Producer: James Burns, Scott Mednick, Maria Norman, Wayne L. Rogers, Steven P. Saeta, Galen Walker, Tim White
Screenwriter: Lane Shadgett, Trevor White
Production Co: Filmsters , Star Thrower Entertainment, Gama Entertainment Partners, Synergics Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 3, 2014
Runtime: 1h 49m

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