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Junebug

2005Movie1 h 46 minR

ComedyDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic807.7Rotten Tomatoes86%73%

A moving, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Indie Drama
  • Family Dynamics
  • Culture Clash
  • Southern Charm
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Quirky Characters
  • Relationship Exploration
  • Small Town Life

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Phil Morrison
Written by
Angus MacLachlan
Produced by
Mindy Goldberg, Mike S. Ryan
Music by
Georgia Hubley, Ira Kaplan, James McNew

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Facts

August 3, 2005 · 1 h 46 min · R

Released
August 3, 2005
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Mood Whiplash, Tragic Stillbirth, Genki Girl +9

  • Mood Whiplash
  • Tragic Stillbirth
  • Genki Girl
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Parental Marriage Veto
  • High-School Sweethearts
  • Babies Make Everything Better
  • Alliterative Name
  • Pom-Pom Girl
  • "Shaggy Dog" Story
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Heel Realization

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Junebug?"

Questions about Junebug

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Junebug?

The RokuHowdy

In the United States, Junebug streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Junebug worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Junebug okay for kids?

RStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Junebug make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (5 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Junebug plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including Mood Whiplash, Tragic Stillbirth, and Genki Girl.