Juniper

2021·Movie
1h 34min
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Life. Don't ever water it down.

When a self-destructive teenager is suspended from school and asked to look after his feisty alcoholic grandmother as a punishment, the crazy time they spend together turns his life around.
Intergenerational DramaTeenage AngstAlcoholismRedemptionContemporaryCharacter-DrivenEmotional HealingNew Zealand FilmFamily Relationships

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Juniper

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Where can I stream Juniper legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Juniper worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Juniper rated?

Drug useStrong language

Content advisories: drug use and strong language.

How long is Juniper?

1 h 34 min

Juniper runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Juniper?

Critics93
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Juniper higher (93) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Juniper in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand.

In how many countries can I watch Juniper?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Juniper in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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