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Julie & Julia

2009Movie2 h 3 minPG-13

DramaRomance
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic667.2Rotten Tomatoes76%70%

A heartwarming, uplifting romance movie about a real life story and history, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Based on two true stories.

Julia Child and Julie Powell – both of whom wrote memoirs – find their lives intertwined. Though separated by time and space, both women are at loose ends... until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible.

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  • Inspirational Biographical Drama
  • Culinary Adventure
  • Warm & Humorous
  • Dual Narrative
  • Feel-Good Story
  • Passion for Food
  • Empowering Women
  • Historical Charm
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Cast

24 of 53

Crew

Directed by
Nora Ephron
Written by
Nora Ephron, Julia Child, Julie Powell
Produced by
Nora Ephron, Amy Robinson, Laurence Mark
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

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Facts

August 6, 2009 · 2 h 3 min · PG-13

Released
August 6, 2009
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$130 million
Available in
101 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Julie & Julia?"

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Where can I stream Julie & Julia?

Sony Pictures Core

In the United States, Julie & Julia streams on Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 62 other countries.

Is Julie & Julia worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Julie & Julia okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Julie & Julia good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Julie & Julia?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Was Julie & Julia a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$130 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $130 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.