Junior (1994)

As part of a fertility research project, a male scientist agrees to carry a pregnancy in his own body.

Director:

Ivan Reitman

Writers:

Kevin Wade, Chris Conrad

Stars:

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Emma Thompson

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Arnold Schwarzenegger	...	Dr. Alex Hesse
Danny DeVito	...	Dr. Larry Arbogast
Emma Thompson	...	Dr. Diana Reddin
Frank Langella	...	Noah Banes
Pamela Reed	...	Angela
Aida Turturro	...	Louise
James Eckhouse	...	Ned Sneller
Megan Cavanagh	...	Willow
Welker White	...	Jenny
Kathleen Chalfant	...	Casitas Madres Receptionist
Merle Kennedy	...	Samantha
Judy Collins	...	Naomi
Mindy Seeger	...	Alice
Christopher Meloni	...	Mr. Lanzarotta
Antoinette Peragine	...	Mrs. Lanzarotta

Storyline

Alex Hesse (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Larry Arbogast (Danny DeVito) are working on a new drug which will reduce the chances of a woman's body rejecting her baby, and thus causing a miscarriage. When their research funding is withdrawn, and human experimentation is denied to them, they decide to test the drug by briefly impregnating Hesse. However, Hesse becomes attached to his unborn baby.

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Plot Keywords:

nightmare | man wears eyeglasses | scientist | baby | pregnancy | 

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Taglines:

Nothing is inconceivable

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sex-related humor

Did You Know?

Trivia

Brian Levant was originally chosen to direct, but Arnold Schwarzenegger refused to star in this movie unless Ivan Reitman directed it.

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Goofs

When Alex pushes Noah Banes into a stack of shelves, equipment is knocked to the floor and a leg is broken off the stack of shelves. The next shot shows the equipment is in different positions and there are another two legs broken off the shelves.

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Quotes

Larry: Let's put a bun in your oven.

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Crazy Credits

The film's title logo appears when end credits are done

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Alternate Versions

On video/DVD, there are numerous swear words including Jesus, Shit and Bastard. When shown on TV these words are either replaced by other lines or cut completely.

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Connections

Referenced in California Dreams: Rebel Without a Nerve (1994)

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Soundtracks

I've Got You Under My Skin
Written by Cole Porter
Performed by Cassandra Wilson

User Reviews

Very strange, but funny

This film is one of the strangest films I've ever seen, and I've seen some pretty strange movies (Attack of the Killer Banana anyone?). Although extremely strange, it's funny, in only a way the director of Ghostbusters could make it. Arnold's explanation of why he's so ugly in drag is hilarious. Emma Thompson gives a particuarly good role by Danny DeVito. Worth a rental, if not a buy.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 November 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Junior

Filming Locations:

Gold Ballroom, Biltmore Hotel - 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$9,803,145, 27 November 1994

Gross USA:

$36,763,355

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$108,431,355

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Northern Lights Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

DTS-Stereo DTS Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1