Jules follows Milton (Ben Kingsley) who lives a quiet life of routine in a small western Pennsylvania town, but finds his day upended when a UFO and its extra-terrestrial passenger crash land in his backyard. Before long, Milton develops a close relationship with the extra-terrestrial he calls “Jules.” Things become complicated when two neighbors (Harriet Sansom Harris and Jane Curtin) discover Jules and the government quickly closes in. What follows is a funny, wildly inventive ride as the three neighbors find meaning and connection later in life – thanks to this unlikely stranger.
“A compassionate character study that accomplishes what few current films do: a sweet, simple sense of wonder.”
– AARP
“Jules” utilizes the alien encounter not to explore the possibilities of extraterrestrial life but to paint a portrait of life on Earth. It’s a simple tale, simply told, but with a lot of heart and humanity at the center of it all.”
– Tribune News Service
