Julien Donkey-Boy (1999): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Julien Donkey-Boy is a 1999 drama directed by Harmony Korine. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $92,442 worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2000. Critics gave it 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Harmony Korine
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Independent Pictures (III)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Julien Donkey-Boy About?
The premise of Julien Donkey-Boy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A troubled teenager struggles to find his place within a deeply dysfunctional and eccentric family. He grapples with personal challenges while attempting to understand the bizarre dynamics and unconventional lifestyle of those closest to him. The film explores themes of family, identity, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.
Julien Donkey-Boy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- schizophrenia
- dysfunctional family
- abusive father
- mental illness
- character name as title
- julien donkey boy character
- three word title
- window blinds
- male self harm
- hitting oneself
- self harm
- hose
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- childbirth
- dog
- gas mask
- teeth
- schizophrenic
- clinic
- walking in traffic
- absurdism
- stillbirth
- swimming
- reference to dirty harry
- rhyme
- dress
- photographer
- alabama
- chaos
- harp
- wrestling a garbage can
- garbage can
- earphones
- spanish
- medicine
- grandmother
- shivering
- stair exercise
- stairway
- mailman
- venetian blind cord around neck
- magic trick
- washing feet
- dance studio
- ballet dancer
- gospel music
- tears
- crying
- deafness
- brassiere
- minister
The Director of Julien Donkey-Boy
Directed by Harmony Korine.
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Director Harmony Korine
More from Harmony Korine
More films directed by Harmony Korine, best-rated first: Mister Lonely, Spring Breakers, The Beach Bum and Gummo.
Julien Donkey-Boy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Julien Donkey-Boy 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 29% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 70% User score
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Julien Donkey-Boy Plot Summary
What happens in Julien Donkey-Boy 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
In the heart of a vibrant New York City park, an unusual incident unfolds between Julien (a young man struggling with untreated schizophrenia) and a young boy joyfully playing among a group of turtles. Captivated by the reptiles, Julien eagerly inquires about claiming one for himself, only to face rejection. His disappointment swiftly spirals into a shocking act of violence, as he strangles the boy, hurriedly burying his lifeless form in the mud while pleading for divine forgiveness.
Full summary
The whole story of Julien Donkey-Boy, scene by scene
Julien Donkey-Boy Box Office
Julien Donkey-Boy grossed $92,442 worldwide. $85,400 came from the US and Canada and $7,042 (8%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$92.4K
- US & Canada
- $85.4K
- International
- $7K
Julien Donkey-Boy Awards & Nominations
Julien Donkey-Boy earned 2 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2000.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2000 2 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Director – Harmony Korine
Julien Donkey-Boy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Julien Donkey-Boy.
How Well Do You Know Julien Donkey-Boy?
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 mental condition does Julien struggle with?
Julien Donkey-Boy Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Julien, el tonto” and “Julien, a szamárfiú”.
- Also known as
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- Julien, el tonto
- Julien, a szamárfiú
- ジュリアン
- Осленок Джулиэн
- Dogme # 6 - Julien Donkey-Boy
- 驴孩朱利安
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Julien Donkey-Boy FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Julien Donkey-Boy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Julien Donkey-Boy?
Julien Donkey-Boy runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Julien Donkey-Boy released?
Julien Donkey-Boy was released on October 15, 1999.
Who directed Julien Donkey-Boy?
Julien Donkey-Boy was directed by Harmony Korine.
More films by Harmony Korine How much did Julien Donkey-Boy make at the box office?
Julien Donkey-Boy grossed $92,442 worldwide ($85,400 domestic, $7,042 international).
How is Julien Donkey-Boy rated?
Julien Donkey-Boy has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was Julien Donkey-Boy nominated for any awards?
Julien Donkey-Boy received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Julien Donkey-Boy have a post-credit scene?
No. Julien Donkey-Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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