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Henry & June

1990·Movie
2h 16min·NC-17

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and melancholic

  • Romance9
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

A real life story, the mind, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

A true adventure more erotic than any fantasy

While traveling in Paris, author Henry Miller and his wife, June, meet Anais Nin, and sexual sparks fly as Nin starts an affair with the openly bisexual June. When June is forced to return to the U.S., she gives Nin her blessing to sleep with her husband. Then, when June returns to France, an unexpected, and sometimes contentious, threesome forms.
Biographical DramaLiterary AdaptationErotic RelationshipsComplex CharactersParisian SettingPsychological ExplorationOpen MarriageArtistic ExpressionSlow Burn

Sequels and Prequels

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Is Henry & June worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Henry & June rated?

NC-17NuditySexual content

It's rated NC-17 in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Henry & June?

2 h 16 min

Henry & June runs 2 h 16 min.

Is Henry & June based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Henry & June?

Critics61
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Henry & June much the same way.

What language is Henry & June in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.