Julie & Julia (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, Julie & Julia is a drama and romance film directed by Nora Ephron, running about 123 minutes. “Based on Two True Stories.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Julie & Julia stars Meryl Streep as Julia Child, Amy Adams as Julie Powell, Stanley Tucci as Paul Child and Chris Messina as Eric Powell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Julie & Julia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $129.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and 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 Julie & Julia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Julie & Julia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Julie & Julia (2009)?
- In US, Julie & Julia is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and 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 Julie & Julia worth watching?
- Julie & Julia holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Julie & Julia?
- Julie & Julia stars Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, Chris Messina and Linda Emond.
- When was Julie & Julia released?
- Julie & Julia was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.