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Junior

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Junior

PG-13

Released Nov 23, 1994

1h 49m

Comedy

Romance

Sci-Fi

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A research scientist becomes the world's first pregnant man in order to test a drug he and a colleague have designed for expectant women. To carry out the trial, he has an embryo implant, believing that he will only carry the baby for three months - hardly expecting to face the prospect of giving birth.

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Critics Consensus

Even with an abundance of talent behind and in front of the camera, Junior doesn't quite deliver enough laughs to nurse its zany high-concept idea.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

The fact remains that patriarchal comedy is the operative mode here, and every gesture made to alter that is strictly salad dressing.

Rated: 1/4

Jun 6, 2022

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: C

Sep 7, 2011

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David Ansen

Newsweek

The wait pays off. When the Big Guy starts showing, and begins to get that radiant glow, Junior hits its mellow, endearing comic stride.

Mar 31, 2008

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...an appealingly high-concept premise that’s employed to mostly watchable yet entirely disposable effect...

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 15, 2022

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

Arnold delivers a fine performance.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 1, 2022

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Unusual science fiction set in contemporary times rather than the future.

Dec 4, 2016

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Carolina J

Went into it expecting “a so bad it’s good” kind of movie and was pleasantly surprised with more than that. Not every movie has to be a high brow masterpiece, some can just be wacky and fun, and this one definitely was a lot of fun to watch!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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Ava V

The concept of this movie sounds weird, but it's actually quite wholesome, definitely watch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/25

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Audience Member

I liked when he said "Dada"

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/21/24

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Ristar T

Was such a moment in cinema, Danny DeVito my beloved

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/15/24

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Daniel J

If there exists a sense of humor or intrigue among us as a species that causes the viewer of this film to garner even a modicum of enjoyment from said viewing, I ain't got it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/23/24

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Daniel B

A light hearted and fun comedy. Schwarzenegger always does some of his best work doing comedies like this.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Ivan Reitman

Director

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Dr. Alex Hesse

Danny DeVito

Dr. Larry Arbogast

Emma Thompson

Dr. Diana Reddin

Frank Langella

Noah Banes

Pamela Reed

Angela

Junior: Official Clip - You Are Beautiful

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Junior: Official Clip - Alex's Nightmare

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Junior: Official Clip - My Body, My Choice

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Junior: Official Clip - Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Pregnant

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Junior: Official Clip - Emergency C-Something

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Junior: Official Clip - Baby Girl, Junior

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Junior: Official Clip - Two Nerds Dancing

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Junior: Official Clip - The World's First Pregnant Man!

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Junior: Official Clip - Arnold Schwarzenegger Gives Birth

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Junior: Official Clip - Alex & Diana Finally Have Sex

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Synopsis

A research scientist becomes the world's first pregnant man in order to test a drug he and a colleague have designed for expectant women. To carry out the trial, he has an embryo implant, believing that he will only carry the baby for three months - hardly expecting to face the prospect of giving birth.

Director: Ivan Reitman
Producer: Ivan Reitman, Gordon A. Webb, Neal Nordlinger
Screenwriter: Kevin Wade, Chris Conrad
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Northern Lights Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 23, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $36.7M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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