Genre: Drama, History
Director: Aaron Burns
Writers: Aaron Burns, Justin Strawhand
U.S. Release Date: November 6, 2026
The Story Behind the Hollywood Legend
Before he became forever associated with one of cinema’s most beloved Christmas classics, It’s a Wonderful Life, Jimmy Stewart faced one of the most transformative periods of his life. Jimmy tells the untold true story of the legendary actor, exploring how his Hollywood success led him to a very different kind of battle during World War II.
The film follows Stewart from winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for The Philadelphia Story to enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps and becoming a combat pilot. During the war, Stewart flew 20 missions over Europe and eventually rose to the rank of colonel. His experiences left a lasting mark on him, and returning home proved far more difficult than he had anticipated.
Just when Stewart was struggling to find his footing again, the opportunity to play George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life came along. The film explores how this iconic role would become an important part of his life and legacy.
Jimmy
- Director: Aaron Burns
- Starring: KJ Apa, Jason Alexander, Max Casella, Sarah Drew, Julian Works, Jen Lilley, Christopher McDonald, Kara Killmer
- Genre: Drama, History
Cast
- KJ Apa as Jimmy Stewart
- Jason Alexander as Louis B. Mayer
- Max Casella as Frank Capra
- Sarah Drew as Hedda Hopper
- Julian Works as Second Lieutenant Martinez
- Jen Lilley as Gloria Stewart
- Christopher McDonald as Lionel Barrymore
- Kara Killmer as Lady Julia
- Neal McDonough as Alexander Stewart
Jimmy is directed by Aaron Burns, who also co-wrote the film, with Justin Strawhand contributing to the screenplay.
The historical drama explores a lesser-known chapter in the life of one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars, bringing together Stewart’s remarkable military service, his personal struggles after the war, and the role that helped cement his place in film history.
JIMMY arrives in U.S. theatres on November 6, 2026.
