Jimmy Grimble is a shy Manchester school boy. At school he is constantly being bullied by the other kids, and at home he has to face his mother's new boyfriend. However, through football, and some special boots, he manages to gain the confidence to succeed and leads his school football team towards the final of the local schools cup.

Lewis McKenzie
as Jimmy Grimble

Jane Lapotaire
as Alice Brewer

Gina McKee
as Donna Grimble

Robert Carlyle
as Eric Wirral

Ben Miller
as Johnny Two Dogs

Wayne Galtrey
as Walkway Kid

Ciarán Griffiths
as Psycho

Bobby Power
as 'Gorgeous' Gordon Burley

Ray Winstone
as Harry

Samia Longchambon
as Sara
John Chard
Do you believe? There's Only One Jimmy Grimble is a very simple film of whimsy and football, a tale of a young 15 year old Manchester misfit who learns some life lessons when he encounters a strange old homeless dear who gives him a pair of magical old football boots. So yes, boys own fanciful s...