Julie & Julia (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Julie & Julia is a 2009 biographical drama directed by Nora Ephron, starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Chris Messina. It is partly based on Julie & Julia by Julie Powell. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $129.5 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. It won 3 awards from 7 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Nora Ephron
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $40M
- Based on
- Julie & Julia by Julie Powell
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Julie & Julia About?
The premise of Julie & Julia without spoilers, adapted from Julie & Julia by Julie Powell. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young woman in New York City, Julie Powell, decides to cook every recipe in Julia Child’s classic French cookbook as a personal challenge. As she immerses herself in the demanding world of haute cuisine, her story parallels that of Julia Child, who revolutionized American cooking by introducing French techniques and recipes to a wide audience. Both women embark on transformative journeys, showcasing passion, determination, and the power of food.
Julie & Julia Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cook
- cooking
- blog
- french cuisine
- female blogger
- recipe
- french cooking
- france
- food
- cookbook
- chef
- blogger
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- based on multiple works
- manhattan new york city
- queens new york city
- mccarthyism
- cooking school
- cold war
- book writer
- two stories
- television personality
- paris france
- new york city
- mccarthy era
- long island city new york
- kitchen
- internet
- husband wife relationship
- french food
- based on true story
- based on book
- character names as title
- female director
- female filmmaker
- gentle cinema
- original author as character
- sex scene
- year 1949
- marseilles france
- oslo norway
- train station
- cambridge massachusetts
- american abroad
- publishing company
- apartment
- sister sister relationship
- wedding
- tall woman
- father daughter relationship
- dramedy drama
Julie & Julia Cast
Meryl Streep leads the cast, with Amy Adams and Chris Messina. Directed by Nora Ephron.
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Director Nora Ephron
More from Nora Ephron
More films directed by Nora Ephron, best-rated first: Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail, Michael and Lucky Numbers.
Julie & Julia Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Julie & Julia 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 77% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 67% User score
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Julie & Julia Plot Summary
What happens in Julie & Julia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 2002, young writer Julie Powell finds herself stuck in a dreary job at the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation’s call center, where she spends her days fielding calls from those affected by the September 11 attacks as well as disgruntled citizens voicing their opinions on the LMDC’s contentious plans for rebuilding the World Trade Center. Seeking to inject some joy into her life, she sets a bold goal: to cook every recipe from Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961) by famed chef Julia Child within a year. To keep herself accountable while chronicling her culinary journey, Powell starts a blog titled the “Julie/Julia Project.”
Full summary
The whole story of Julie & Julia, scene by scene
Julie & Julia Box Office & Budget
Julie & Julia grossed $129.5 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 3.2 times what it cost. $94.1 million came from the US and Canada and $35.4 million (27%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$129.5M
3.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $94.1M
- International
- $35.4M
- Budget
- $40M
Julie & Julia Awards & Nominations
Julie & Julia won 3 awards from 7 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 2010, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
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Golden Globes 2010 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Meryl Streep
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
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Critics' Choice 2010 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Actress – Meryl Streep
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Artios Awards 2010 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Comedy
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Meryl Streep
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BAFTA 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Meryl Streep
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Oscars 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Meryl Streep
Julie & Julia Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Julie & Julia.
How Well Do You Know Julie & 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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What job does Julie Powell hold at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Julie & Julia
20 cars on screen, including the 1950 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon and the 1987 Jeep Wrangler.
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1967 Jeep DJ-5 Dispatcher Minor role -
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Background role
Julie & Julia Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Julie and Julia” and “Julie és Julia”.
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- Julie and Julia
- Julie és Julia
- Julie und Julia
- Julie y Julia
- Julie et julia
- 美味关系
- Julie és Julia - Két nő, egy recept
- Julie & Julia - Két nő, egy recept
- Джули и Джулия: Готовим счастье по рецепту
- Julie i Julia
- Julie a Julia
- 朱莉与朱莉娅
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- Τζούλι & Τζούλια
- جولیا و جولی
- ג'ולי וג'וליה
- 줄리 & 줄리아
- Джулі і Джулія
- Джули и Джулия
- Džulī un Džūlija
- 美味關係
- ジュリー&ジュリア
- Julie ir Julia
- Julie și Julia
- ปรุงรักให้ครบรส
- Julie và Julia
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Julia, Julie Johnson and Julia(s).
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Julie & Julia FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Julie & Julia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Julie & Julia?
Julie & Julia runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Julie & Julia released?
Julie & Julia was released on August 7, 2009.
Who directed Julie & Julia?
Julie & Julia was directed by Nora Ephron.
More films by Nora Ephron Who is in the cast of Julie & Julia?
Julie & Julia stars Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Chris Messina.
How much did Julie & Julia make at the box office?
Julie & Julia grossed $129.5 million worldwide ($94.1 million domestic, $35.4 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is Julie & Julia rated?
Julie & Julia has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is Julie & Julia based on a book?
Yes. Julie & Julia is partly adapted from Julie & Julia by Julie Powell.
What awards did Julie & Julia win?
Julie & Julia won 3 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2010.
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