Junebug

Junebug

R 2005 · 106 min · ★ 6.5 · Comedy, Drama

On the way to meet with an independent artist in the South, newlywed art dealer Madeleine is convinced by her husband, George, that they should stop to meet his family in North Carolina. Madeleine's affluent lifestyle clashes with the family, but she befriends George's wide-eyed and pregnant sister-in-law, Ashley, who is nearing her due date. Through the family, Madeleine gains greater insight into George's character.

Directed by Phil Morrison · Written by Angus MacLachlan

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Amy Adams Ashley
Embeth Davidtz Madeleine
Ben McKenzie Johnny
Alessandro Nivola George
Celia Weston Peg
Scott Wilson Eugene
David Kuhn Auctioneer
Alicia Van Couvering Bernadette
Jerry Minor Scout who stays outside
Matt Besser Scout who goes in
Will Oldham Bill Mooney, scout
Frank Hoyt Taylor David Wark

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