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Julia

1977·Movie
1h 57min·PG
67
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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, a real life story, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The story of two women whose friendship suddenly became a matter of life and death.

At the behest of an old and dear friend, playwright Lillian Hellman undertakes a dangerous mission to smuggle funds into Nazi Germany.
Historical DramaBiographicalWorld War IIEspionagePolitical IntrigueCharacter-DrivenStrong PerformancesSuspensefulThought-Provoking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Julia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Julia legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Julia worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Julia rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Julia?

1 h 57 min

Julia runs 1 h 57 min.

Is Julia based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Julia?

Critics66
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Julia much the same way.

Was Julia a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$21 million

Yes. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Julia in?

EnglishRussianGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some Russian, German, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Julia?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Julia in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Julia use?

Those Wacky NazisWriter's Block MontageFlashbackHero's MuseEiffel Tower EffectNo Name GivenBased on a Great Big LieConspicuous TrenchcoatCatapult NightmareMost Writers Are WritersZip Me UpMatch Cutand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Julia, including Those Wacky Nazis, Writer's Block Montage, Flashback.