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Junebug

2005·Movie
1h 46min·R

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

On the way to meet with an independent artist in the South, newlywed art dealer Madeleine is convinced by her husband, George, that they should stop to meet his family in North Carolina. Madeleine's affluent lifestyle clashes with the family, but she befriends George's wide-eyed and pregnant sister-in-law, Ashley, who is nearing her due date. Through the family, Madeleine gains greater insight into George's character.
Indie DramaFamily DynamicsCulture ClashSouthern CharmComing-of-AgeQuirky CharactersRelationship ExplorationSmall Town Life

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Junebug

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Where can I stream Junebug legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Junebug worth watching?

77
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Junebug rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Junebug?

1 h 46 min

Junebug runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Junebug?

Critics83
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Junebug higher (83) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Junebug in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Junebug?

5CADKNOSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Junebug in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Junebug use?

Mood WhiplashTragic StillbirthGenki GirlChekhov's GunParental Marriage VetoHigh-School SweetheartsBabies Make Everything BetterAlliterative NamePom-Pom Girl"Shaggy Dog" StoryBittersweet EndingHeel Realizationand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Junebug, including Mood Whiplash, Tragic Stillbirth, Genki Girl.