Julia

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Julia

PG-13

Released Nov 12, 2021

1h 35m

Documentary

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JULIA tells the story of the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, television, and even about women. Using never-before-seen archival footage, personal photos, first-person narratives, and cutting-edge, mouth-watering food cinematography, the film traces Julia Child's surprising path, from her struggles to create and publish the revolutionary Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961) which has sold more than 2.5 million copies to date, to her empowering story of a woman who found fame in her 50s, and her calling as an unlikely television sensation.

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Critics Consensus

Befitting the culinary aesthetic favored by the brilliant chef it honors, Julia uses fresh, simple ingredients to create a sumptuous documentary feast.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

A warm and affectionate project that adores its subject and serves as cinematic comfort food.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 20, 2022

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

A robust documentary portrait of the late TV chef from directors Julie Cohen and Betsy West.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 7, 2022

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Feels like a redundant tribute, with something very indulgent about the “foodie” rhapsodising.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 7, 2022

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Ayelet Dekel

Midnight East

abundant footage of Julia Child and her extravagantly distinctive voice, impressive stature (6’3”), and irresistible joie de vivre… the documentary, is just as fascinating, inspirational and fun as Julia Child.

Aug 23, 2022

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Cris Kennedy

The Canberra Times (Australia)

The show is a ton of fun, and while we know her show-within-a-show becomes a huge success, there are still plenty of stakes to hold us, with Julia fighting male institutions the whole way.

Aug 17, 2022

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Zoë Rose Bryant

Next Best Picture

While it doesn't always dig quite as deep in Child's life as one may wish, Julia is nevertheless charming cinematic comfort food that is sure to still move many fans of the famed cooking idol.

Rated: 6/10

Jul 14, 2022

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Doug

Great documentary of Julias life and influence on American cooking. Her show on PBS was the beginning of the cooking shows we now see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/22/21

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Charles

We enjoyed the documentary/bio of Julia Child very much.I had no idea what an affect she had on getting people interested in cooking and getting them to eat well.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/06/21

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Susan

Well told and entertaining account of Julia's life and influence on American cooking.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/21

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Joanne

Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. Julia Child was an icon, a delight, a force. She exuded pure love and total commitment in her life and passions. Highly recommend this movie, ESPECIALLY for those who never knew her. Everyone should know Julia Child!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/21

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Kathy E

Such a marvelous documentary of the life and National Treasure that is Julia Child

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/21/21

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Movie Goer

entertaining movie gave me a whole new appreciation for Julia Child and all she did to spark an interest in food and cooking in the US.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/27/21

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Synopsis

JULIA tells the story of the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, television, and even about women. Using never-before-seen archival footage, personal photos, first-person narratives, and cutting-edge, mouth-watering food cinematography, the film traces Julia Child's surprising path, from her struggles to create and publish the revolutionary Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961) which has sold more than 2.5 million copies to date, to her empowering story of a woman who found fame in her 50s, and her calling as an unlikely television sensation.

Director: Julie Cohen, Betsy West
Producer: Sara Bernstein, Julie Cohen, Holly Siegel, Betsy West, Justin Wilkes
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Storyville Films, Storyville, Imagine Documentaries
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Reference|Brief Strong Language|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 12, 2021, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $399.7K
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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