Julia (1977): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Julia is a 1977 drama directed by Fred Zinnemann, starring Jane Fonda, Jason Robards and Vanessa Redgrave. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $20.7 million worldwide. It won 3 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Actress in a Supporting Role, and 9 awards in all. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Julia About?
The premise of Julia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Feeling trapped in her routine job, Julie Powell decides to challenge herself by cooking every recipe in Julia Child's classic "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." The film weaves together Julie's modern culinary journey with the inspiring story of Julia Child, who famously brought French cuisine to American audiences with courage and a generous helping of butter.
Julia Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nazi germany
- typewriter
- flashback
- hospital
- train station
- toilet
- train toilet
- border crossing
- identity control
- customs
- chocolate
- cafe
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- prosthetic leg
- nightmare
- dream sequence
- theater
- theatrical play
- voice over narration
- character name as title
- lillian hellman character
- wound
- pre world war two
- year 1934
- narrated by character
- narrated by protagonist
- beach
- beach house
- dashiell hammett character
- female playwright
- bonfire
- reference to a bulldog
- reference to a cocker spaniel
- writer's block
- food
- flash forward
- younger version of character
- eating
- grandmother granddaughter relationship
- grandfather grandmother relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- framed photograph
- wealth
- fame
- recording
- record player
- dancer
- dancing
- happy new year
- giving a toast
- paris france
Julia Cast
Jane Fonda leads the cast, with Jason Robards and Vanessa Redgrave. Directed by Fred Zinnemann; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Fred Zinnemann
Also Starring in Julia
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Julia Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Julia 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 65% User score
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Julia Plot Summary
What happens in Julia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film traces the intertwined lives of the young Lillian Hellman [Jane Fonda] and her dear friend Julia, the daughter of a wealthy family being raised by grandparents in the United States, whose bond grows through a shared adolescence marked by curiosity, wit, and a fierce sense of justice. Their friendship becomes the emotional center of a story that expands from sunlit afternoons and intimate talks to the larger currents of history that soon pull them apart and then draw them back together in unforeseen ways.
Full summary
The whole story of Julia, scene by scene
Julia Box Office
Julia grossed $20.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$20.7M
- US & Canada
- $20.7M
Julia Awards & Nominations
Julia won 3 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Actress in a Supporting Role, and 9 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1979, with 4 wins from 10 nominations.
9 wins28 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1979 4 wins · 10 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Leading Role – Jane Fonda
- Won Best Cinematography
- Won Best Film – Fred Zinnemann
- Won Best Screenplay
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Jason Robards
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Oscars 1978 3 wins · 11 nominations- Won Actor in a Supporting Role – Jason Robards
- Won Actress in a Supporting Role – Vanessa Redgrave
- Won Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Maximilian Schell
- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Jane Fonda
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Golden Globes 1978 2 wins · 6 nominations- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Jane Fonda
- Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Vanessa Redgrave
- Nominated Best Director – Fred Zinnemann
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
- Nominated Best Screenplay
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DGA Awards 1978 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Fred Zinnemann
Julia Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Julia.
How Well Do You Know Julia?
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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Which actress plays Lillian Hellman in the film?
Cars in Julia
15 cars on screen, including the 1930 Ford Model A and the 1933 Renault Taxi G7.
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Julia Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Giulia” and “Τζούλια”.
- Also known as
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- Giulia
- Τζούλια
- ג'וליה
- 茱莉亚
- Джулия
- Júlia
- 줄리아
- جولیا
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Julia FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Julia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Julia?
Julia runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Julia released?
Julia was released on October 2, 1977.
Who directed Julia?
Julia was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
More films by Fred Zinnemann Who is in the cast of Julia?
Julia stars Jane Fonda, Jason Robards and Vanessa Redgrave, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Julia make at the box office?
Julia grossed $20.7 million worldwide.
How is Julia rated?
Julia has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 58 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
What awards did Julia win?
Julia won 9 awards from 28 nominations, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 1979.
Does Julia have a post-credit scene?
No. Julia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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