
Julie & Julia
Based on two true stories.
Directed by Nora Ephron
Produced by Columbia Pictures, Easy There Tiger Productions
A warm, visually sumptuous dual biography celebrating two women's self-discovery through culinary passion and creative ambition.
Julia Child and Julie Powell – both of whom wrote memoirs – find their lives intertwined. Though separated by time and space, both women are at loose ends... until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible.
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Is Julie & Julia easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.
Does Julie & Julia end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is Julie & Julia violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Julie & Julia scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Julie & Julia sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
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