5.9
Accidents Happen
2009
“Life. Don't ever water it down.”
Juniper (2021)
August 26, 20211h 34mEN
6.5
50 votes
Overview
When a self-destructive teenager is suspended from school and asked to look after his feisty alcoholic grandmother as a punishment, the crazy time they spend together turns his life around.
Director
Matthew J. SavilleWriter
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
Revenue
$69K
Production Companies
New Zealand Film CommissionLong & Short Story StudioSandy Lane ProductionsCelsius Entertainment
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User Reviews
Steve Parker
8.0JUNIPER is a heart-warming comedy-drama about a self-destructive teenager (Sam) who is forced to take care of his feisty alcoholic grandmother (Ruth). Charlotte Rampling, an actor I have never really been impressed with, perfectly suits her role this time as Ruth. She's hilarious, foul-mouthed, and very lovable. George Ferrier is also excellent as Sam, Ruth's grandson, who slowly starts to change for the better as he spends more time with her. The relationship between Sam and Ruth is the heart of the movie, and it's wonderfully portrayed as it grows from one of resentment to one of love and re…
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