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Julia

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JULIA tells the story of the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, television, and even about women. Using never-before-seen archival footage, personal photos, first-person narratives, and cutting-edge, mouth-watering food cinematography, the film traces Julia Child's surprising path, from her struggles to create and publish the revolutionary Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961) which has sold more than 2.5 million copies to date, to her empowering story of a woman who found fame in her 50s, and her calling as an unlikely television sensation.

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Critics Consensus

Befitting the culinary aesthetic favored by the brilliant chef it honors, Julia uses fresh, simple ingredients to create a sumptuous documentary feast.

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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 09/20/2022
3/5
A warm and affectionate project that adores its subject and serves as cinematic comfort food. Go to Full Review Danny Leigh Financial Times 04/07/2022
3/5
A robust documentary portrait of the late TV chef from directors Julie Cohen and Betsy West. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 04/07/2022
2/5
Feels like a redundant tribute, with something very indulgent about the “foodie” rhapsodising. Go to Full Review Ayelet Dekel Midnight East 08/23/2022
abundant footage of Julia Child and her extravagantly distinctive voice, impressive stature (6’3”), and irresistible joie de vivre… the documentary, is just as fascinating, inspirational and fun as Julia Child. Go to Full Review Cris Kennedy The Canberra Times (Australia) 08/17/2022
The show is a ton of fun, and while we know her show-within-a-show becomes a huge success, there are still plenty of stakes to hold us, with Julia fighting male institutions the whole way. Go to Full Review Zoë Rose Bryant Next Best Picture 07/14/2022
6/10
While it doesn't always dig quite as deep in Child's life as one may wish, Julia is nevertheless charming cinematic comfort food that is sure to still move many fans of the famed cooking idol. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Doug 12/22/2021 Great documentary of Julias life and influence on American cooking. Her show on PBS was the beginning of the cooking shows we now see. See more Charles 12/06/2021 We enjoyed the documentary/bio of Julia Child very much.I had no idea what an affect she had on getting people interested in cooking and getting them to eat well. See more Susan 11/29/2021 Well told and entertaining account of Julia's life and influence on American cooking. See more Joanne 11/28/2021 Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. Julia Child was an icon, a delight, a force. She exuded pure love and total commitment in her life and passions. Highly recommend this movie, ESPECIALLY for those who never knew her. Everyone should know Julia Child! See more Kathy E 11/28/2021 Such a marvelous documentary of the life and National Treasure that is Julia Child See more Movie Goer 11/27/2021 entertaining movie gave me a whole new appreciation for Julia Child and all she did to spark an interest in food and cooking in the US. See more Read all reviews
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Julie Cohen

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Betsy West

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José Andrés

Self

Julia Child

Self

Sara Bernstein

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Julie Cohen

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Synopsis JULIA tells the story of the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, television, and even about women. Using never-before-seen archival footage, personal photos, first-person narratives, and cutting-edge, mouth-watering food cinematography, the film traces Julia Child's surprising path, from her struggles to create and publish the revolutionary Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961) which has sold more than 2.5 million copies to date, to her empowering story of a woman who found fame in her 50s, and her calling as an unlikely television sensation.
Director
Julie Cohen, Betsy West
Producer
Sara Bernstein, Julie Cohen, Holly Siegel, Betsy West, Justin Wilkes
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Storyville Films, Storyville, Imagine Documentaries
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Reference|Brief Strong Language|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 12, 2021, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$399.7K
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital