Junior (1994) movie poster

Junior (1994)

"Nothing is inconceivable."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 68%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 48% (RT: 37%, MC: 59) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyScience Fiction

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Runtime
1h 50m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.2/10 (1,611 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
37%
Metacritic
59
Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger as Dr. Alex Hesse
Danny DeVito as Dr. Larry Arbogast
Emma Thompson as Dr. Diana Reddin
Frank Langella as Noah Banes
Pamela Reed as Angela
Aida Turturro as Louise
James Eckhouse as Ned Sneller
Megan Cavanagh as Willow
It's divisive. Only 68% of audiences liked it based on 1,611 votes. Critics gave it 48%.
Overview
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 โ€“ hardly expecting to face the prospect of giving birth. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Junior, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Ivan Reitman cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Junior is a 1994 comedy, science fiction film directed by Ivan Reitman. 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 โ€“ hardly expecting to face the prospect of giving birth.

The film has been rated by 1,611 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Junior delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Junior (1994) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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Which Schwarzenegger comedy do you prefer: Twins, Kindergarten Cop, Junior, or Jingle All the Way?
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