Junior (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Junior is a 1994 sci-fi comedy directed by Ivan Reitman, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito and Pamela Reed. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $108.4 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 1995. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Ivan Reitman
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Junior About?
The premise of Junior without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young Black boy sets out to understand and confront racial injustice after witnessing his father wrongly accused. Through his experiences, he grapples with prejudice and inequality, learning valuable lessons about courage, community, and the importance of standing up for what's right. The journey is portrayed with a blend of humor and heartfelt moments.
Junior Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nightmare
- chimpanzee
- airport
- car
- vomiting
- fired from a job
- beach
- scientist
- baby
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- title spoken by character
- character name in title
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- man wears eyeglasses
- biotechnology
- experimental drug
- porn tape
- airport security
- boarding a plane
- jumbo jet
- pharmaceutical convention
- dancing
- rainy night
- slimehouse
- motor vehicle
- u.s. car
- chrysler
- chrysler motor vehicle
- high concept comedy
- pregnancy
- fertility
- science
- latex gloves
- medicine
- male female relationship
- playing against type
- discovering one is pregnant
- one word title
- drug use
- media
- gynaecology
- caesarean birth
- role reversal
- dream sequence
- sperm donor
- restaurant
- medical research
- fatherhood
- farce
- experiment gone wrong
- doctor patient relationship
Junior Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger leads the cast, with Danny DeVito and Pamela Reed. Directed by Ivan Reitman; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ivan Reitman
Also Starring in Junior
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More films directed by Ivan Reitman, best-rated first: Ghostbusters, Dave, Stripes and Kindergarten Cop.
Junior Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Junior 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
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IMDb 4.7 /10
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 52% User score
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Junior Plot Summary
What happens in Junior 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
Dr. Alex Hesse, an Austrian research geneticist, portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, along with his OB/GYN colleague Dr. Larry Arbogast, played by Danny DeVito, is on a quest to revolutionize fertility with their newly developed drug, “Expectane.” This innovative medication aims to significantly reduce the odds of miscarriage, addressing a critical issue that Alex believes stems from the female body mistakenly rejecting embryos as foreign invaders. In his words, “The body mistakes the embryo as unwanted foreign substance and creates antibodies to fight and reject it.” The duo’s previous tests on a chimpanzee have shown promise, as the animal, after being treated with Expectane, successfully progressed to a seven-month pregnancy despite its previous miscarriage history.
Full summary
The whole story of Junior, scene by scene
Junior Box Office & Budget
Junior grossed $108.4 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost. $36.8 million came from the US and Canada and $71.7 million (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$108.4M
1.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $36.8M
- International
- $71.7M
- Budget
- $60M
Junior Awards & Nominations
Junior earned 3 award nominations, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 1995.
3 nominations1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1995 3 nominations- Nominated Best Original Song
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Emma Thompson
Junior Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Junior.
How Well Do You Know Junior?
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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Who plays the role of Dr. Alex Hesse in the film 'Junior'?
Cars in Junior
9 cars on screen, including the 1994 Chrysler LHS and the 1981 Chevrolet Impala.
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1994 Chrysler LHS Main role -
1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse W202 Minor role -
1994 SAAB 900 Minor role
Junior Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Son of Devil” and “威龙二世”.
- Also known as
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- Son of Devil
- 威龙二世
- 恶魔之子
- 魔鬼二世
- Джуниор
- Júnior
- ג'וניור
- Джуниър
- Ufaklık
- Джунiор
- 쥬니어
- Jaunėlis
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- ジュニア
- จูเนียร์ ผู้ชายทำไมท้อง?
- Τζούνιορ
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Movies Like Junior
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Problem Child, Junior Prom and Baby Boy.
Junior FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Junior, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Junior?
Junior runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Junior released?
Junior was released on November 23, 1994.
Who directed Junior?
Junior was directed by Ivan Reitman.
More films by Ivan Reitman Who is in the cast of Junior?
Junior stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito and Pamela Reed, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Junior make at the box office?
Junior grossed $108.4 million worldwide ($36.8 million domestic, $71.7 million international) on a budget of $60 million.
How is Junior rated?
Junior has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 59 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Was Junior nominated for any awards?
Junior received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Junior have a post-credit scene?
No. Junior has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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