Julia
Seen it?1977 | 117 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 3 Oscars and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences. 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 history buffs. If you loved Belfast or Mank, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
At the behest of an old and dear friend, playwright Lillian Hellman undertakes a dangerous mission to smuggle funds into Nazi Germany.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor, Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress, Academy Awards: Best Screenplay – Based on Material from Another Medium. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. Won 4 BAFTAs: British Academy Film Awards: Best Film, British Academy Film Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role, British Academy Film Awards: Best Screenplay, British Academy Film Awards: Best Cinematography. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Drama – Adapted from Another Medium. Also nominated for 7 more Oscars, 4 more Golden Globes and 6 more BAFTAs. Plus 10 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$21 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 154K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Fred Zinnemann
- Jane FondaLillian Hellman
- Vanessa RedgraveJulia
- Jason RobardsDashiell Hammett
- Maximilian SchellJohann
- Hal HolbrookAlan
- Rosemary MurphyDorothy Parker
- Meryl StreepAnne Marie
- Dora DollWoman Passenger
- Elisabeth MortensenGirl Passenger
- John GloverSammy