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‘Oh my God, did my dad and I fight’: Olivia Colman on triggers, trans rights and sexual regret

John Lithgow plays the gay and often nude septuagenarian father of Colman’s character in Jimpa, a new story of intergenerational queerness. She explains why her own dad would have ‘sat and cried all the way through it’

The Guardian - UK

Jimpa review – Olivia Colman’s queer family drama should be a lot more daring

2/5 Writer/director Sophie Hyde has cast her own trans, queer, non-binary child in this autobiographical film – but it may have been a bit of a mistake

The Independent UK

Jimpa review – Olivia Colman and John Lithgow show up for indulgent queer family drama

Sophie Hyde’s semi-autobiographical tale about sexual identity and intergenerational dynamics falls flat, but is buoyed by Colman and Lithgow’s committed performances

The Guardian - UK

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Jimpa lovingly follows in the tradition of artwork about fathers who came out of the closet

Jimpa is an emotionally nuanced family drama by acclaimed Australian filmmaker Sophie Hyde.

The Conversation

Olivia Colman pleads with people to stop being 'hateful' about sexuality and gender

Jimpa actress Olivia Colman has insisted "people are too nervous" about gender and sexuality.

BANG Premier

Jimpa helped me to rediscover my love of acting, says Olivia Colman

Movie star Olivia Colman has rediscovered her love of acting.

BANG Premier

John Lithgow hopes new drama will expand people's 'tolerance'

Jimpa star John Lithgow hopes the new queer drama will have a profound impact on people who watch the film.

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Tasmanian zombies, Russell Crowe and Crowded House: 10 Australian films to watch out for in 2026

Rusty plays a vengeful strip club owner, Rebel Wilson’s makes her directorial debut, plus new films starring Olivia Colman, Willem Dafoe and Tom Hiddleston

The Guardian - AU

Jimpa review – Olivia Colman soars in otherwise muddled queer family drama

Australian director Sophie Hyde’s earnest, semi-autobiographical film moves before it starts to meander

The Guardian - US

Emma Thompson gives a captivating performance in this off-kilter rom-com

This niche film celebrates the liberation of a middle-aged widow (Emma Thompson) whose history of sex was one of short and unsatisfying marital encounters.

The New Daily

Review: Emma Thompson gets (and gives) marvelous sex ed in 'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande'

The long, oddly charming title of "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande" is a line of dialogue spoken near the end of this not-too-long and thoroughly charming British comedy. Much earlier than that, however, you might find yourself expressing some version of the same sentiment. Leo Grande (Daryl McCormack) is…

Los Angeles Times

Good Luck to You, Leo Grande review: Emma Thompson hires a gigolo in this sweet, nuanced comedy

Screenwriter Katy Brand doesn’t settle for easy sentiment in this refreshing two-hander

The Independent UK

Adelaide director Sophie Hyde’s new comedy-drama to premiere at virtual Sundance

Australian director Sophie Hyde cements her international reputation with her latest film – a comedy-drama starring British Oscar winner Emma Thompson.

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