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Miss Julie

1999·Movie
1h 43min·R
IMDb6.1Metacritic46–Rotten Tomatoes41%51%

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, class and money, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingYou're watching with family

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About

Worlds apart... bound by desire.

A footman seduces a count's daughter. Adaptation of August Strindberg's famous play.
Historical DramaClass ConflictForbidden LovePsychological ThrillerAugust Strindberg AdaptationErotic TensionMelancholySocial CommentaryIntense Dialogue

Crew

Directed by:
Mike Figgis, Mary Boyle
Written by:
August Strindberg, Helen Cooper
Produced by:
Mike Figgis, Jina Jay, Harriet Cruickshank
Composed by:
Mike Figgis, Julian Slater, Arthur Graley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Miss Julie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Miss Julie legally?

PrimePhiloHooplaFandorPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeAmazon MX Player

Miss Julie is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Miss Julie worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Miss Julie rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Miss Julie?

1 h 43 min

Miss Julie runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Miss Julie?

Critics44
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Miss Julie higher (56) than critics (44). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Miss Julie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Miss Julie?

9ATAUCADEESGBIENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Miss Julie in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Miss Julie use?

Rich Suitor, Poor SuitorThe Beautiful EliteScrew This, I'm Out of Here!The OnerFlashbackRich BitchMeaningful NameSanity SlippageMy God, What Have I Done?Edgy Backwards Chair-SittingGratuitous FrenchBetty and Veronicaand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Miss Julie, including Rich Suitor, Poor Suitor, The Beautiful Elite, Screw This, I'm Out of Here!.