Calamity James
2023 · 13 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy
Slapstick adventure about young James, who is cursed with ‘acute misfortune syndrome’. James is on a mission to reconnect with his estranged dad.
Directed by Louis Paxton · Written by Louis Paxton
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Dylan Blore James -
Mark Bonnar Brian -
Robert Jack Len
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2h 10m together
A close match in mood and era.
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