Overview
A quirky tale of unexpected pregnancy that navigates the trials of adolescence and adulthood.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- irreverent
- warm
- lazy sunday
- coming of age movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a smart, funny, emotionally engaging coming-of-age comedy-drama elevated by Diablo Cody's screenplay and Elliot Page's lead performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Juno's unexpected pregnancy forces her to negotiate adoption, school, family expectations, and emotional maturity.
Juno's whip-sharp exchanges and idiosyncratic vocabulary drive the film's humor and characterization.
Juno, Bleeker, the prospective adoptive parents, and Juno's family must define responsibility and care across a complicated adoption plan.
The story explicitly unfolds over autumn, winter, spring, and summer as Juno carries the pregnancy.
Films like Juno, and why
The Edge of Seventeen
shares witty teen dialogue, unexpected pregnancy, sincere coming of age, and warm dramatic comedy
The Spectacular Now
shares adolescent romance, awkward intimacy, self-discovery, and a bittersweet but hopeful tone
Obvious Child
shares pregnancy-centered comedy-drama, female coming of age, and emotionally grounded relationship themes
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
shares quirky humor, romantic uncertainty, and an intimate portrait of young adulthood
Movie Details
- Director
- Jason Reitman
- Release Date
- 2007-12-05
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (7835)
Cast
- Elliot Page
- Michael Cera
- Jennifer Garner
- Jason Bateman
- J.K. Simmons
- Allison Janney
- Olivia Thirlby
- Eileen Pedde
- Rainn Wilson
- Daniel Clark
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Juno about?
- A sharp-tongued Minnesota teenager turns an unplanned pregnancy into a complicated test of responsibility, intimacy, and growing up.
- What is Juno like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Juno as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Juno violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Juno.
- What did critics think of Juno?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a smart, funny, emotionally engaging coming-of-age comedy-drama elevated by Diablo Cody's screenplay and Elliot Page's lead performance.
- Which films are like Juno?
- Films with a similar feel include The Edge of Seventeen, The Spectacular Now, Obvious Child, and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.
- How long is Juno?
- Juno runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Juno?
- In United States, Juno is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
