Synopsis
Julie Powell, a young blogger, is determined to emulate Julia Child's cooking techniques. Though separated by time, the two women share a common passion for food that intertwines their lives.
Scores
Overall Score
86.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
88.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
91.1%
Review Aggregate
72.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 76% of 216 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, character-driven, funny. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedcharacter-drivenfunnyromantichistoricalgrittyemotionalstylizedcoming of agesuspenseful
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meryl Streep | 2009 | $5,000,000 source | $7,312,354 | reported |
| Amy Adams | 2009 | $2,124,000 | $3,106,000 | (est) |
| Stanley Tucci | 2009 | $1,599,000 | $2,339,000 | (est) |
| Chris Messina | 2009 | $1,308,000 | $1,912,000 | (est) |
| Linda Emond | 2009 | $1,118,000 | $1,636,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score76.0
RT critic review count221
Rotten Tomatoes audience score70.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes133,561
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $94,125,426 | $137,655,693 |
| International | 2009 | $35,415,096 | $51,793,546 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $129,540,522 | $189,449,239 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $61,228,751 | $89,545,265 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $3,674,000 | $5,373,118 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $1,178,000 | $1,722,791 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $15,005,000 | $21,944,375 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $32,064,000 | $46,892,666 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $23,531,356 | $34,413,923 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $136,681,108 | $199,892,138 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $40,000,000 | $58,498,834 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $34,456,000 (est) | $50,390,896 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $10,934,000 | $15,990,656 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $4,797,000 | $7,015,473 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $6,800,000 | $9,944,802 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $96,987,000 | $141,840,662 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $39,694,108 | $58,051,476 |
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