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Juniper

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Ruth (Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling) is a worldly former war correspondent now bored in retirement with a drinking problem and a newly fractured leg. Sam (George Ferrier) is her unruly grandson, recently kicked out of boarding school and grieving the death of his mother. When the two are brought together under the same roof, they form an unexpected bond.

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Critics Consensus

Juniper's story offers few surprises -- and it doesn't need any, with Charlotte Rampling holding the viewer rapt from start to finish.

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Christy Lemire FilmWeek (LAist) 03/03/2023
It feels personal in a lot of the details and production design... That elevates it from a generic story. Go to Full Review Jude Dry IndieWire 02/27/2023
B
The movie holds back at every potential dramatic turn, gripping the emotional reins tight where it could have loosened them. But Rampling brings a quiet gravitas to the surly character. Go to Full Review Rex Reed Observer 02/27/2023
3.5/4
Charlotte Rampling coming out of semi-retirement is an occasion that should be accompanied by fireworks — and she provides the fireworks herself in this film about healing fractured family dynamics. Go to Full Review William Stottor Loud and Clear Reviews 08/13/2024
3.5/5
Two stubborn mules – one young, one older – shift from confrontation to affection in the predictable but moving Juniper. Go to Full Review Paula Vázquez Prieto La Nación (Argentina) 07/05/2024
3/5
When New Zealander Matthew J. Saville's debut film breaks away from its emotional devices and predictable approach to emotional catharsis, it successfully gets to the essence of its characters. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Pablo O. Scholz Clarín 07/05/2024
3/4
Charlotte Rampling only needs to show one of her famous looks to gain our attention and sympathy. And in Juniper, she does it once again. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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John E 03/06/2023 Funny at timesTouching at times.and Charlotte Ram-long all the time. It simply doesnt get any better! See more William H 02/28/2023 I'm 75 years old. I thought the acting in this movie was good however the plot developed slowly and was often tediously boring. It made me feel sad. Unfortunately, we will all face similar circumstances someday assuming we live long enough. I, like most people I'm sure, endeavor to ignore the possibility hoping that it will simply go away. The movie was for me like paying to go see one of my nightmares. See more Dana 02/25/2023 Superb acting and writing. See more Julie H @JulesH May 3 Charlotte Rampling is good in everything, and I liked the theme that being in your 70’s doesn’t mean that you’ve give up on sex, fun and being wild. I was less impressed by the booze soaked plot, the inclusion of teenage suicide without any real investigation of this serious topic and the morphing of this theme into an elder’s euthanasia See more Jill B. @Mymajesticcat Jul 5 Tender, sad, a bit funny. Touching. I really liked it. See more Richard B @RichardB12314 05/18/2025 Some good moments, but the ending didn't seem to follow any realistic medical laws for NZ. See more Read all reviews
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Matthew J. Saville

Director

Charlotte Rampling

Ruth

Marton Csokas

Robert

George Ferrier

Sam

Edith Poor

Nurse Sarah

Cameron Carter-Chan

Shaggas

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Movie Info

Synopsis Ruth (Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling) is a worldly former war correspondent now bored in retirement with a drinking problem and a newly fractured leg. Sam (George Ferrier) is her unruly grandson, recently kicked out of boarding school and grieving the death of his mother. When the two are brought together under the same roof, they form an unexpected bond.
Director
Matthew J. Saville
Producer
Desray Armstrong, Angela Littlejohn
Screenwriter
Matthew J. Saville
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Celsius Entertainment, New Zealand Film Commission, Sandy Lane Productions, Fulcrum Media Finance, New Zealand Screen Production Grant
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 24, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 4, 2023
Runtime
1h 35m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)