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Julie Johnson

  • 2001
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
701
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Lili Taylor and Courtney Love in Julie Johnson (2001)
DramaRomance

A woman attempts to realize the dreams she never knew she had.A woman attempts to realize the dreams she never knew she had.A woman attempts to realize the dreams she never knew she had.

  • Director
    • Bob Gosse
  • Writers
    • Wendy Hammond
    • Bob Gosse
  • Stars
    • Lili Taylor
    • Courtney Love
    • Noah Emmerich
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    701
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bob Gosse
    • Writers
      • Wendy Hammond
      • Bob Gosse
    • Stars
      • Lili Taylor
      • Courtney Love
      • Noah Emmerich
    • 13User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Lili Taylor and Courtney Love in Julie Johnson (2001)
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    Lili Taylor and Courtney Love in Julie Johnson (2001)
    Courtney Love in Julie Johnson (2001)

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    Lili Taylor
    Lili Taylor
    • Julie Johnson
    Courtney Love
    Courtney Love
    • Claire
    Noah Emmerich
    Noah Emmerich
    • Rick Johnson
    Mischa Barton
    Mischa Barton
    • Lisa Johnson
    Gideon Jacobs
    Gideon Jacobs
    • Franky Johnson
    Patrick Fitzgerald
    Patrick Fitzgerald
    • Mike
    Spalding Gray
    Spalding Gray
    • Mr. Tom Miranda
    Ali Marsh
    Ali Marsh
    • Yolanda
    Welker White
    Welker White
    • Sally
    Dana Chaifetz
    • Susan
    • (as Dannah Chaifetz)
    Donna Hanover
    Donna Hanover
    • Catherine Miranda
    Bill Golodner
    • Harry
    Kelly Hill
    • Ms. Hensen
    • (as Kelley Hill)
    Gina Merchan
    Gina Merchan
    • Girl 1 in Park
    Samara Harris
    Samara Harris
    • Girl 2 in Park
    Chuck Montgomery
    Chuck Montgomery
    • Bob
    Jimmy McQuaid
    • Player
    Denise M. Kelone
    Denise M. Kelone
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      • Bob Gosse
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    • Quotes

      Lisa Johnson: Mom, is it true? Is everything that people are saying about you and Claire true?

      Julie Johnson: We love each other. That's true.

      Lisa Johnson: As what?

      Julie Johnson: As... lovers.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Million Dollar Hotel/The Invisible Circus/Head Over Heels (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      She's Gone
      Written and Performed by Liz Phair

    User reviews13

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    10/10
    This Film Deserved a Theatrical Release - An Unexpected Surprise!
    Wow - what an excellent film! Great acting, directing and story. Sort of "Rainman meets Hoboken housewife meets lesbian love affair". I must admit, I was very leery of watching this, fearing it was going to be a Lesbian Love Story. I must admit, I am not a fan of the L-Word, bit I loved Queer As Folk.

    I watched this because I had a copy of the movie, having done a DVD Release Party at the club I work at. Otherwise, it would have been very unlikely that I would have ever watched it. That said, I am very glad I did.

    The 90 minute film packs a lot of punch, and the first 30 minutes zoom by, setting the storyline for the rest of the film, so watch carefully. Lili Taylor and Courtney Love, the leading ladies are both excellent in their roles as relatively unhappy Hoboken NJ housewives. Julie (played by Taylor) embarks on a mission to get her GED, against her husbands wishes. She eventually kicks him out.

    Claire (played by Love), her best friend from High School, leaves her husband. With no place to go, Claire moves in with Julie and her 2 children. In the meantime, Julie begins her quest for knowledge, passing her GED and eventually turning her goals towards a college degree.

    Notice, we still don't have much of a love story, do we? Midway through the film, that all changes - in a compassionate, yet confusing manner. Without giving away the entire story line (which includes a few very funny scenes amongst most of the drama), two women must come to terms with their feelings, for each other, and for themselves.

    This is really a gem of a film, and (as I have said before), it is a shame this will not be seen by many --- some whom desperately need to see a story like this. If Brokeback Mountain and Transamerica can make the big screen, well then so should Julie Johnson. This is not a lesbian love story, this IS a story about relationships, and the journey most of us take to achieve happiness and love in our own lives.

    Buy, rent or see Julie Johnson.
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    • Release date
      • January 26, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Джули Джонсон
    • Filming locations
      • Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Shooting Gallery
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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