Junior (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1994, Junior is a comedy, family, romance and science fiction film directed by Ivan Reitman, running about 109 minutes. “Nothing is inconceivable.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A research scientist becomes the world's first pregnant man in order to test a drug he and a colleague have designed for expectant women. To carry out the trial, he has an embryo implant, believing that he will only carry the baby for three months – hardly expecting to face the prospect of giving birth.
Who’s in it. Junior stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Dr. Alex Hesse, Danny DeVito as Dr. Larry Arbogast, Emma Thompson as Dr. Diana Reddin and Frank Langella as Noah Banes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Junior has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $108.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Junior page.
If you liked it. Fans of Junior tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Junior (1994)?
- In US, Junior is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Junior worth watching?
- Junior holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Junior?
- Junior stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Emma Thompson, Frank Langella and Pamela Reed.
- When was Junior released?
- Junior was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.