Juniper

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Juniper

Released Feb 24, 2023

1h 34m

Drama

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Ruth (Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling) is a worldly former war correspondent now bored in retirement with a drinking problem and a newly fractured leg. Sam (George Ferrier) is her unruly grandson, recently kicked out of boarding school and grieving the death of his mother. When the two are brought together under the same roof, they form an unexpected bond.

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Critics Consensus

Juniper's story offers few surprises -- and it doesn't need any, with Charlotte Rampling holding the viewer rapt from start to finish.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

It feels personal in a lot of the details and production design... That elevates it from a generic story.

Mar 3, 2023

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Jude Dry

IndieWire

The movie holds back at every potential dramatic turn, gripping the emotional reins tight where it could have loosened them. But Rampling brings a quiet gravitas to the surly character.

Rated: B

Feb 27, 2023

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Rex Reed

Observer

Charlotte Rampling coming out of semi-retirement is an occasion that should be accompanied by fireworks — and she provides the fireworks herself in this film about healing fractured family dynamics.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 27, 2023

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William Stottor

Loud and Clear Reviews

Two stubborn mules – one young, one older – shift from confrontation to affection in the predictable but moving Juniper.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 13, 2024

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Emiliano Basile

EscribiendoCine

Juniper is a predictable film that seeks emotion and moves through commonplaces of this type of film. However, the enormous presence of Charlotte Rampling fills the screen and justifies its viewing. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Jul 5, 2024

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Paula Vázquez Prieto

La Nación (Argentina)

When New Zealander Matthew J. Saville's debut film breaks away from its emotional devices and predictable approach to emotional catharsis, it successfully gets to the essence of its characters. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Jul 5, 2024

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John E

Funny at timesTouching at times.and Charlotte Ram-long all the time. It simply doesnt get any better!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/06/23

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William H

I'm 75 years old. I thought the acting in this movie was good however the plot developed slowly and was often tediously boring. It made me feel sad. Unfortunately, we will all face similar circumstances someday assuming we live long enough. I, like most people I'm sure, endeavor to ignore the possibility hoping that it will simply go away. The movie was for me like paying to go see one of my nightmares.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/28/23

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Dana

Superb acting and writing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Jill B.

Tender, sad, a bit funny. Touching. I really liked it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/05/25

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Richard B

Some good moments, but the ending didn't seem to follow any realistic medical laws for NZ.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/18/25

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dave d

A Charlotte Rampling feature that is slow and emotionally manipulative. Grandmother and son and grandson and a complicated life of the eldest that is hardly touched on. There is a lot to delve into, but the film stays in neutral. Despite being easy on the eyes, George Ferrier as the grandson doesn't always work. There are minutes without a word, but the moving pictures are most certainly gorgeous. There isn't much there there. Could have been a wonderful short movie. Final Score: 3.6/10

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/01/24

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Synopsis

Ruth (Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling) is a worldly former war correspondent now bored in retirement with a drinking problem and a newly fractured leg. Sam (George Ferrier) is her unruly grandson, recently kicked out of boarding school and grieving the death of his mother. When the two are brought together under the same roof, they form an unexpected bond.

Director: Matthew J. Saville
Producer: Desray Armstrong, Angela Littlejohn
Screenwriter: Matthew J. Saville
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: Celsius Entertainment, New Zealand Film Commission, Sandy Lane Productions, Fulcrum Media Finance, New Zealand Screen Production Grant
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 24, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 4, 2023
Runtime: 1h 34m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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