Junior
Junior

Movie spotlight

Junior

1994
Movie
110 min
English

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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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users58%
Director: Ivan ReitmanGenres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Romance

Plot Summary

A brilliant but insecure scientist, Dr. Alex Hesse, and his more flamboyant partner, Dr. Larry Arbogast, are developing a revolutionary new drug called 'Expecting' that can enable men to carry a baby to term. When funding is cut and their research is threatened, Alex volunteers to be the first human test subject. He becomes pregnant with twins and must navigate the challenges of pregnancy, societal judgment, and protecting his unborn children from corporate interests.

Critical Reception

Junior received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the unique premise and the comedic performances of its lead actors, particularly Arnold Schwarzenegger's surprising turn in a dramatic, albeit comedic, pregnancy role. However, many found the script to be underdeveloped and the overall execution less successful than the ambitious concept might have suggested.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its audacious premise and Schwarzenegger's committed performance.

  • Criticized for a weak script and often unfunny execution.

  • Seen as an interesting but ultimately flawed comedic experiment.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a mixed reception, with many finding the concept amusing and Schwarzenegger's performance a highlight, while others felt the humor didn't always land and the plot became too convoluted.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Look What Love Has Done'. Emma Thompson was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

Fun Fact

Arnold Schwarzenegger was reportedly paid $15 million for his role in Junior, making it one of the highest salaries for an actor at the time.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. If for nothing else, then you should watch this because this is "the movie where the guy is pregnant", but I'm not sure we need a reboot: one is probably enough. It helps that this is ...