Junebug (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Junebug is a 2005 comedy drama directed by Phil Morrison, starring Embeth Davidtz and Alessandro Nivola. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $3.4 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 5 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Phil Morrison
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Junebug About?
The premise of Junebug without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When art dealer Madeleine journeys to rural North Carolina with her new husband George, she's about to meet his eccentric family. The encounter sparks a clash between her sophisticated lifestyle and their traditional values. As the two worlds collide, long-held secrets and unexpected emotions emerge, challenging the couple's relationship and exploring the complexities of family, acceptance, and cultural differences in this heartfelt comedy-drama.
Junebug Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dysfunctional family
- estranged family
- favorite child
- sex
- north carolina
- artist
- art gallery
- love at first sight
- book report
- mentally challenged person
- church social
- female masturbation
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- small town
- baby
- mother son relationship
- folk art
- religion
- family reunion
- rural setting
- baby shower
- brother brother relationship
- childbirth
- chicago illinois
- pregnancy
- painter
- culture clash
- soda
- television set
- female protagonist
- n word
- sex scene
- domineering wife
- lawnmower
- quirky comedy
- return home
- city country contrast
- anti semitism
- newlywed couple
- neighbor neighbor relationship
- art
- outsider art
- marriage
- love
- art gallery owner
- jealousy
- christian
- f rated
- cheerfulness
- optimist
- hormone
Junebug Cast
Embeth Davidtz leads the cast, with Alessandro Nivola. Directed by Phil Morrison.
- Director Phil Morrison
Junebug Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Junebug 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 66% User score
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Junebug Plot Summary
What happens in Junebug from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
When newlywed Madeleine (Embeth Davidtz), an art dealer, ventures from Chicago to North Carolina in search of a local, self-taught artist, she seizes the chance to meet her husband George’s (Alessandro Nivola) family, who reside nearby. This family includes his stern and judgmental mother Peg (Celia Weston), his introspective father Eugene (Scott Wilson), and his brooding brother Johnny (Benjamin McKenzie). Johnny, though married, still lives at home while he studies for his high school equivalence certificate and works at Replacements, Ltd. as an order processor. His marriage to his wife Ashley (Amy Adams) is strained, as Ashley believes that having a baby would mend their relationship.
Full summary
The whole story of Junebug, scene by scene
Junebug Box Office
Junebug grossed $3.4 million worldwide. $2.7 million came from the US and Canada and $720,537 (21%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.4M
- US & Canada
- $2.7M
- International
- $720.5K
Junebug Awards & Nominations
Junebug won 2 awards from 5 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2006, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
2 wins5 nominations4 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2006 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Supporting Female – Amy Adams
- Nominated Best First Screenplay
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Critics' Choice 2006 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Supporting Actress – Amy Adams
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Amy Adams
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Oscars 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Amy Adams
Junebug Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Junebug.
How Well Do You Know Junebug?
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 is Madeleine's profession?
Cars in Junebug
8 cars on screen, including the 1992 Toyota Camry and the 1995 Toyota Camry.
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1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon Minor role
Junebug Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Junikäfer” and “Июньский жук”.
- Also known as
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- Junikäfer
- Июньский жук
- ג'ונבאג
- 六月虫
- Retratos de Família
- Hjem, kære hjem!
- Μια Ξένη Ανάμεσα Μας
- Świetlik
- Gundelj
- 준벅
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Junebug FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Junebug, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Junebug?
Junebug runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Junebug released?
Junebug was released on August 3, 2005.
Who directed Junebug?
Junebug was directed by Phil Morrison.
More films by Phil Morrison Who is in the cast of Junebug?
Junebug stars Embeth Davidtz and Alessandro Nivola.
How much did Junebug make at the box office?
Junebug grossed $3.4 million worldwide ($2.7 million domestic, $720,537 international).
How is Junebug rated?
Junebug has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
What awards did Junebug win?
Junebug won 2 awards from 5 nominations, including Best Supporting Female at the Spirit Awards 2006.
Does Junebug have a post-credit scene?
No. Junebug has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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