Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot

2018 ComedyJapanese

Series. In the 1980s, a simple-minded fool named Hideaki meets comedy legend Sanma, changes his name to Jimmy and becomes a comedic superstar.

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Yes, Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is available to stream on Netflix Australia. It was added to the streaming service on July 20, 2018.

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'Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot' is rated M, indicating that the content is recommended for mature audiences. While there is no legal restriction on viewership, the film may contain themes, violence, language, sexual content, or nudity that requires a mature perspective.

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