Julie & Julia (2009)
Two women, decades apart, discover life's possibilities through culinary passion and a shared love of butter.
Julia Child and Julie Powell – both of whom wrote memoirs – find their lives intertwined. Though separated by time and space, both women are at loose ends... until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible.
How intense is Julie & Julia?
Julie & Julia has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Julie & Julia feels like
- Tone
- cozyheartwarmingfeel goodearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFamily night
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream Julie & Julia
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Is Julie & Julia for you?
Is Julie & Julia scary?
No. Julie & Julia is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Julie & Julia gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Julie & Julia sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Julie & Julia OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Julie & Julia?
Julie & Julia runs 2h 3m.
Where can I stream Julie & Julia?
Julie & Julia is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Julie & Julia have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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