Junebug
Seen it?2005 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Killing of a Sacred Deer or The War of the Roses, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
On the way to meet with an independent artist in the South, newlywed art dealer Madeleine is convinced by her husband, George, that they should stop to meet his family in North Carolina. Madeleine's affluent lifestyle clashes with the family, but she befriends George's wide-eyed and pregnant sister-in-law, Ashley, who is nearing her due date. Through the family, Madeleine gains greater insight into George's character.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Supporting Actress. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Female. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 SAG Award and 1 more Independent Spirit Award. Plus 6 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 106K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Phil Morrison
- Amy AdamsAshley
- Embeth DavidtzMadeleine
- Ben McKenzieJohnny
- Alessandro NivolaGeorge
- Celia WestonPeg
- Scott WilsonEugene
- David KuhnAuctioneer
- Alicia Van CouveringBernadette
- Jerry MinorScout who stays outside
- Matt BesserScout who goes in