Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner

Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, an offbeat young woman makes an unusual and bizarre decision regarding her unborn child.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 31 min.

Directed by: Jason Reitman

Release Date: December 5, 2007

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DVD Release Date: April 15, 2008

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  • October 8, 2009
    I did think a lot of the dialogue was over the top, but Ellen Page's delivery was pretty awesome. I can respect that. As for the basic message of the film, it makes some excellent observations about love, commitment, and how appearances can be deceiving.
  • October 7, 2009
    delightful comedy. I enjoyed it alot
  • October 2, 2009
    This is a pretty good ?indie?. I?d heard good, I?d heard bad about this film. I thought Ellen Page was quite irritating after a while and Michael Cera, deserved more screen time but overall, the story makes up for it and the non-Disney ending was perfect!
  • July 20, 2009
    I put-off watching when it came out, but when I finally summoned up the stamina for it - something that took 2 years - I was totally underwhelmed by the credit's song. Its not bad. it just had heart-sink stippled all over it's stave.

    Once I'd forced myself through that, however,...( read more) I began to really enjoy it. It's a great little film: positive, while keeping the story firmly on the grounds of reality and well written. I mean, I'm not sure if Jennifer Garner fell naturally into her role as a woman desparate for children, and it has its moments of cliche (the lab class being one moment), but it still a good, and thoughful comedy (which examines theme's that overlap a little with the vastly inferior Hong Kong Film 'Too Young').
  • July 14, 2009
    Juno MacGuff: You should've gone to China, you know, 'cause I hear they give away babies like free iPods. You know, they pretty much just put them in those t-shirt guns and shoot them out at sporting events.

    Little 20 year old Ellen Page stars as Juno McGuff, a 16 year old gir...( read more)l, who acts like a 16 year old girl using her wit to define herself and keep others away in a sense.

    Juno's world gets slightly flipped when she decides to have sex with her best friend, played by the always enjoyable Michael "George Michael Bluth" Cera, mainly due to curiosity, and ends up becoming pregnant.

    Mac MacGuff: Did you see that coming?
    Bren: Yeah... but I was hoping she was expelled, or into hard drugs.
    Mac MacGuff: Or DWI... anything but this.

    Juno basically sees this as an inconvenience, and eventually decides to give the baby up to some adopting parents.

    They are played by Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner. Once these two become involved, we follow Juno's nine months of pregnancy along with the parents to be, Juno's best friend, and her parents played by J.K. Simmons and Allison Janney.

    Mac McGuff: Next time I see that Bleeker kid, I'm gonna punch him in the wiener.

    This is director Jason Reitman's second film and while it doesn't have as much edge as Thank You For Smoking and may not have as much of the quirky likability that made Little Miss Sunshine work so well, this is still a very likable film, with a strong screenplay, and a very good cast.

    Next to Page who does carry this film very well, her parents have my favorite scenes in this movie. Cera also continues to show how well and real he can play an awkward teen. Jason Bateman is put into a role that is fitting of him, but also adds more depth to his usual witty charisma. Jennifer Garner also does the best work I've seen her in thus far, especially as the film moves on.

    This movie definetely has a good charming sense to it that makes it very enjoyable. There are plenty of funny lines and good moments. The soundtrack is nice and fitting with the spirit of the film. Overall, this is a sweet comedy that does use quick, funny, and intelligent dialog to advance its story.

    Note: After seeing this movie for the second time, I recognize even more how good the performances are as well as a lot of subtle visual jokes and clues throughout the movie. Ellen Page for example, shows throughout the movie that she tries to seem very witty using a lot of pop culture references, but does actually get some wrong, indicating her age vs. what she is referencing. This is just some of the many things that enhance this uniformly strong ensemble cast. In addition, I seem to have a constant urge to revisit this movie more often than others. Its a good watch that keeps it very engaging.

    Vanessa Loring: Your parents are probably wondering where you are.
    Juno MacGuff: Nah... I mean, I'm already pregnant, so what other kind of shenanigans could I get into?
  • November 7, 2009
    The dialogue in this movie is the best I've ever heard.
  • November 7, 2009
    Eu admito que gostei da direção e trilha sonora indies, mas o conteúdo desse filme é modernista e superficial demais. A história ficou muito ruim, e o tratamento indie não combinou.
  • November 7, 2009
    Pros - the unrealistic but sharply written dialogue keeps you engaged. The character arcs are defined with care and intelligence, in that way that makes you think: 'yes, that moment was subtle, this is quite well done, I'm glad I picked this, i'm very smart'. The acting is good,...( read more) very good at times (special mention to Ellen Page).

    Cons - The packaging. It really feels like an assembled (and arguably derivative) product from the indie factory. I would agree with Edward Porter of the Sunday Times when he said it was almost a parody of fey American Indie comedies, with its bright colours and chirpy pop soundtrack.

    This may be a studenty/teenagerish/sulky thing to say, but even with the intelligent screenplay and acting, it simply feels manufactured, like it just came off the indie production line (Strangely enough you could imagine Juno herself having the same opinion if she saw the film, which is an odd and pretty rare occurance I guess.)

    It clearly says it has heart, but its hard to see it through this packaging, even with the occasional nuanced relationship between characters.
    Because of that you can't really get under its skin, and because of that I found it to be an underwhelming, albeit humorous and intelligent film about maturity and growing up.

    Also I would share the same reservations with MetalMario2's review, in which he says:
    I don't like the message this film sends to teenage girls. Specifically, that teen pregnancy is without consequence. Indeed, the film seems to be conveying the message that you can get knocked up, then give the baby away without emotional trauma, and all the while, your parents won't get mad at you and your boyfriend will stick by you.
  • November 5, 2009
    the world seemed to love it but i was disappointed.
  • November 3, 2009
    A very cute comedy, I enjoy this movie very much. Love the unsual twist of the story!

Critic Reviews


December 13, 2007
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Juno invites you into a world you won't want to leave. full review

December 7, 2007
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

A fresh, quirky, unusually intelligent comedy about a 16-year-old girl who wins our hearts in the first scene. full review

December 7, 2007
Pete Hammond, Maxim

A pure charmer and a heartfelt original, you will find this a totally unexpected, enormously satisfying and oddly rewarding trip to the movies. full review

December 5, 2007
Claudia Puig, USA Today

The engaging story, coupled with the character's likable quirkiness, makes for a film bristling with vitality and heart, without resorting to glibness or sentimentality. full review

December 5, 2007
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Juno respects the idiosyncrasies of its characters rather than exaggerating them or holding them up for ridicule.

December 4, 2007
Marcy Dermansky, About.com

Though too precocious and polished, Juno manages to charm, with many lovely moments. full review

December 3, 2007
David Edelstein, New York Magazine

Prepare yourself for the Juno generation. full review

November 28, 2007
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Juno is more than a few smiles -- it makes you laugh deeply. It's one from the bruised heart. full review

September 11, 2007
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

This is an indie crowd pleaser that's much more enjoyable -- in other words, not nearly as horrifying -- as Little Miss Sunshine. full review

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Comments


  • fazelix
    November 14, 2008
    fuck you Ellen Page
  • lemonsters08
    November 5, 2008
    I fucking hate this movie its shit the only good indie movie was Napoleon Dynamite coz I like movies about retards.
  • JessnCloud4Ever
    August 23, 2008
    You don't like the message it was sending to teenage girls? Why not teenage boys?



    Juno was teh sex.
  • mrbicklethepickle
    July 18, 2008
    Loved Juno?

    Why don't you take my poll...

    http://www.flixster.com/poll/what-is-your-favourite-line-from-the-movie-juno
  • MetalMario2
    June 27, 2008
    I don't like the message this film sends to teenage girls. Specifically, that teen pregnancy is without consequence. Indeed, the film seems to be conveying the message that you can get knocked up, then give the baby away without emotional trauma, and all the while, your parents won't get mad at you and your boyfriend will stick by you.
  • elliottsmith1000
    June 26, 2008
    Pretty much brilliantly handled. Lesser writers and directors would've made the pregnancy ultra sappy. And made Juno and Mark a total pedo or seduction angle. Reitman and Cody made the story much more unique and handled it delicately.
  • DangerErin
    June 22, 2008
    i loved this film!!!

    however... will somebody PLEAse tell me what 'iheartdwanynejohnson' is on about in the review section???? Ellen Page ISNT a boy!!!
  • bgatrox08
    June 13, 2008
    Juno Rocks! I Had My Birthday Recently And Thats All I Wanted! I Watch It Over & Over! I Kno Almost Every Line! Ellen Page Is Like An Awesome Actress!!!
  • automan72000
    June 6, 2008
    what a film, sensitive at times and it is so laid back, Juno is one of those hidden gems. Juno is misunderstood and has her own unique view of the world and is a great performance from Ellen Page. The soundtrack is great and it works so well with the film and its an easy film to slip into and relax. I love the chemistry between the adoptive father and juno, the parents reaction is perfect, one of support and understanding, no yelling or shouting, they accept their daughter is pregnant and dont make out she is wrong but support her. a perfect film, i cant recommend it enough.
  • sOpHi33
    June 5, 2008
    JUNO rocks!!! She is the best actress EVA!!! i hape to see her in many many more films!!! Ellen Page is a dream to all girls having the courage to tell her parents bout it and then have it get adopted!!! lol i LOVE IT!!! omg it is so down to earth!!!

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