Jim: The James Foley Story
2016, English. Directed by Brian Oakes.
In August, 2014, a video of the public execution of American photojournalist James Foley rippled across the globe. Foley wore an orange jumpsuit as he knelt beside an ISIS militant dressed in black. That image challenged the world to deal with a new face of terror. And it tested one American family. Seen through the lens of filmmaker Brian Oakes, Foley’s close childhood friend, Jim takes us from small-town New England to the adrenaline-fueled front lines of Libya and Syria, where Foley pushed the limits of danger to report on the plight of civilians impacted by war.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 23 January 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Chris Chuang, Brian Oakes, Heather MacDonald
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Jim: The James Foley Story: quick answers
Is Jim: The James Foley Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Jim: The James Foley Story?
Jim: The James Foley Story runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Jim: The James Foley Story have a post-credits scene?
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Jim: The James Foley Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Jim: The James Foley Story on?
Jim: The James Foley Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jim: The James Foley Story?
If you liked Jim: The James Foley Story, try Under the Wire, Last Men in Aleppo, Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud.
Who directed Jim: The James Foley Story?
Jim: The James Foley Story (2016) was directed by Brian Oakes and stars Ben Chase, Diane Foley, James Foley.