Magnolia Pictures released the official trailer of Thelma, one of most critically praised films from this year’s Sundance. Starring June Squibb in the lead role, Thelma is an unlikely action hero with infectious humour who sets out to get back $10,000 that she lost after getting scammed by an unknown caller.

The official synopsis of the film reads, “Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (Fred Hechinger) and sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her.”

The ageing grandma takes matters into her own hands, gets a gun and embarks on a mission to get back the money, no matter what happens.

Apart from June Squibb, Thelma also stars Fred Hechinger, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, Nicole Byer, and Malcolm McDowell in prominent roles. Richard Roundtree stars as Thelma’s friend in his final film performance.

Thelma premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where many critics praised Squibb’s willingness to embody her first leading role with so much life.

Thelma is scheduled to be released in theatres on June 21.