Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin's own grandmother, Thelma puts a clever spin on movies like Mission: Impossible, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. With infectious humour, Margolin employs the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways to tackle aging with agency. In the first leading film role of her 70-year career, June Squibb portrays the strong-willed Thelma with grit and determination, demonstrating that she is more than capable of taking care of business -- despite what her daughter Gail, son-in-law Alan, or grandson Danny might believe.

“The action movie you need this summer…one of the year’s best films, & the most fun you’ll have at the theatre this summer.” 4/4 stars (Boston Globe)

“Delivers delightful character-driven action & laughs” 5 stars (Movies for Grownups)

Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin's own grandmother, Thelma puts a clever spin on movies like Mission: Impossible, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. With infectious humour, Margolin employs the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways to tackle aging with agency. In the first leading film role of her 70-year career, June Squibb portrays the strong-willed Thelma with grit and determination, demonstrating that she is more than capable of taking care of business -- despite what her daughter Gail, son-in-law Alan, or grandson Danny might believe.

“The action movie you need this summer…one of the year’s best films, & the most fun you’ll have at the theatre this summer.” 4/4 stars (Boston Globe)

“Delivers delightful character-driven action & laughs” 5 stars (Movies for Grownups)

Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin's own grandmother, Thelma puts a clever spin on movies like Mission: Impossible, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. With infectious humour, Margolin employs the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways to tackle aging with agency. In the first leading film role of her 70-year career, June Squibb portrays the strong-willed Thelma with grit and determination, demonstrating that she is more than capable of taking care of business -- despite what her daughter Gail, son-in-law Alan, or grandson Danny might believe.

“The action movie you need this summer…one of the year’s best films, & the most fun you’ll have at the theatre this summer.” 4/4 stars (Boston Globe)

“Delivers delightful character-driven action & laughs” 5 stars (Movies for Grownups)