Julien Donkey-Boy (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1999, Julien Donkey-Boy is a drama film directed by Harmony Korine, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Undiagnosed, untreated and generally untethered schizophrenic Julien lives with his pregnant younger sister Pearl, would-be wrestler brother Chris, sympathetic grandmother, and severely depressed German father.
Who’s in it. Julien Donkey-Boy stars Ewen Bremner as Julien, Chloë Sevigny as Pearl, Werner Herzog as Father and Evan Neumann as Chris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Julien Donkey-Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $80.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Julien Donkey-Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Julien Donkey-Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Julien Donkey-Boy (1999)?
- In US, Julien Donkey-Boy is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Julien Donkey-Boy worth watching?
- Julien Donkey-Boy holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Julien Donkey-Boy?
- Julien Donkey-Boy stars Ewen Bremner, Chloë Sevigny, Werner Herzog, Evan Neumann and Joyce Korine.
- When was Julien Donkey-Boy released?
- Julien Donkey-Boy was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.