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Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot (2018) is streaming on Netflix.
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Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot
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In the 1980s, a simple-minded fool named Hideaki meets comedy legend Sanma, changes his name to Jimmy and becomes a comedic superstar.
A transformative performance captures the chaotic ascent of a simpleton who reinvents himself through the lens of 1980s comedy. This unlikely journey from social misfit to superstar turns a bizarre biography into a sharp, heartfelt character study.
Director
Michio Mitsuno
Cast
Akiyoshi Nakao, Tetsuji Tamayama, Hiroyuki Onoue, Rokkaku Seiji, Shohei Uno, Mari Hamada, Yasuhi Nakamura, Satomi Tezuka, Katsuhisa Namase, Ikuji Nakamura
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Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot
1 Season • 9 Episodes
You can stream Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot (2018) on Netflix with a subscription.
Director
Michio Mitsuno
Cast
Akiyoshi Nakao, Tetsuji Tamayama, Hiroyuki Onoue, Rokkaku Seiji, Shohei Uno, Mari Hamada, Yasuhi Nakamura, Satomi Tezuka, Katsuhisa Namase, Ikuji Nakamura
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Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is streaming on Netflix. Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is not currently available on Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+. Availability last verified August 19, 2026.