Henry & June (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Henry & June is a 1990 biographical drama directed by Philip Kaufman, starring Richard E. Grant, Féodor Atkine and Kevin Spacey. It is based on Henry and June by Anaïs Nin. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes and earned $23.5 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 16m (136 min)
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Based on
- Henry and June by Anaïs Nin
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Henry & June About?
The premise of Henry & June without spoilers, adapted from Henry and June by Anaïs Nin. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This provocative drama explores a passionate and complex love triangle between author Henry Miller, his wife June, and the alluring Anaïs Nin. As they navigate the 1930s in Paris, the three become deeply entangled in a series of affairs and intense relationships. The film delves into the blurred lines between love, lust, and loyalty as boundaries dissolve and desires intensify, revealing the intricacies of their unconventional connections.
Henry & June Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- paris france
- adulterous wife
- 1930s
- bisexual woman
- dysfunctional marriage
- lesbian sex
- sexual promiscuity
- extramarital affair
- female full frontal nudity
- lesbian
- public nudity
- exhibitionism
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- brothel
- author
- writer
- based on novel
- female pubic hair
- husband wife relationship
- seduction
- voyeur
- unfaithfulness
- infidelity
- women's liberation
- sexual experimentation
- male cousin female cousin sex
- husband and wife have sex with the same woman
- female flatulence
- two women one man love triangle
- two men one woman love triangle
- male cousin female cousin incest
- woman has sex with both husband and wife
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
- female frontal nudity
- upskirt
- sex scene
- adultery
- lust
- prostitute
- contortionist
- female exhibitionist
- henry miller character
- publisher
- june miller character
- secret
- passion
- diary
- secret diary
- impotence
- cynicism
Henry & June Cast
Richard E. Grant leads the cast, with Féodor Atkine and Kevin Spacey. Directed by Philip Kaufman; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Philip Kaufman
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Henry & June Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Henry & June 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 60% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 61% User score
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Henry & June Plot Summary
What happens in Henry & June from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1931 Paris, the talented French writer, Anaïs Nin, enjoys both emotional and financial backing from her British banker husband, Hugo. Despite his dedication and sacrifices to support her burgeoning career, she often laments his bureaucratic ways, yearning instead for the companionship and thrilling company of other “creative” souls. An intriguing turn of events occurs when Hugo introduces Henry Miller, an American novelist staying with their eccentric playwright friend, Osborn. Osborn claims that while Henry’s work resonates with the common person, the explicit nature of his writing, particularly surrounding sexual themes, will ultimately bar him from publication.
Full summary
The whole story of Henry & June, scene by scene
Henry & June Box Office
Henry & June grossed $23.5 million worldwide. $11.6 million came from the US and Canada and $11.9 million (51%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$23.5M
- US & Canada
- $11.6M
- International
- $11.9M
Henry & June Awards & Nominations
Henry & June was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1991 1 nomination- Nominated Cinematography
How Well Do You Know Henry & June?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Henry & June
2 cars on screen: the 1927 Citroën B14 Torpédo and the 1935 Peugeot 401 DL Taxi.
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1935 Peugeot 401 DL Taxi Minor role
Henry & June Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Henry und June” and “Henry ja June”.
- Also known as
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- Henry und June
- Henry ja June
- Henry och June
- Henri és Dzsún
- Henry és June
- Henry and June
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Henry & June FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Henry & June, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Henry & June?
Henry & June runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
When was Henry & June released?
Henry & June was released on October 5, 1990.
Who directed Henry & June?
Henry & June was directed by Philip Kaufman.
More films by Philip Kaufman Who is in the cast of Henry & June?
Henry & June stars Richard E. Grant, Féodor Atkine and Kevin Spacey, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Henry & June make at the box office?
Henry & June grossed $23.5 million worldwide ($11.6 million domestic, $11.9 million international).
How is Henry & June rated?
Henry & June has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Is Henry & June based on a book?
Yes. Henry & June is adapted from Henry and June by Anaïs Nin.
Was Henry & June nominated for any awards?
Henry & June received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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