Juno
Juno

Juno

2007Movie96 minEnglish

Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, sixteen year old high-schooler, Juno MacGuff, makes an unusual decision regarding her unborn child.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic86/100
Google Users89%
Director: Jason ReitmanGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A witty and independent teenager, Juno MacGuff, faces an unplanned pregnancy. With a sharp mind and a unique perspective on life, she navigates her options and decides to give the baby up for adoption. The film follows her journey as she encounters potential adoptive parents and confronts the complexities of her situation with honesty and humor.

Critical Reception

Juno was a critical and commercial success, widely praised for its sharp dialogue, unique characters, and sensitive handling of teen pregnancy. Critics lauded its blend of humor and heartfelt drama, and it resonated strongly with audiences for its unconventional approach.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its quirky and intelligent script, filled with memorable one-liners.
  • Celebrated for its authentic portrayal of a teenage protagonist and her complex decision.
  • Commended for striking a delicate balance between comedy and genuine emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences loved Juno's sharp, witty dialogue and its honest, humorous approach to a sensitive topic. Many appreciated the film's unique protagonist and the heartwarming portrayal of relationships.

Awards & Accolades

Won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Diablo Cody. Nominated for four other Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Elliot Page. Received numerous other awards and nominations, including Golden Globe nominations.

Fun Fact

The distinctive title font for Juno was inspired by the typeface used on the album cover of the band Belle & Sebastian.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This features a strong and characterful performance from Elliot Page in the title role. She is a young girl who somehow manages to convince her rather naive and drippy boyfriend "Bleeker" (Michael Cara) to have sex. When she becomes pregna...
Kenneth Axel Carlsson

Kenneth Axel Car...

Juno is a girl, a totally cool girl who don't take shit from anyone and do whatever she likes. She is not like disrepectful or anything, she just knows who she is and what she likes, even though she thinks that she haven't figured it out ye...