Junior
PG-13

Junior

Nothing is inconceivable.

1994 • 110 min • Comedy · Science Fiction

Synopsis

A research scientist becomes the world's first pregnant man in order to test a drug he and a colleague have designed for expectant women. To carry out the trial, he has an embryo implant, believing that he will only carry the baby for three months – hardly expecting to face the prospect of giving birth.

Our family guide

Best from age 13
52
Movie Knight Score
1689 reviews
  • 52 Audience · 1689 · 100%

An unconventional comedy where a male scientist becomes pregnant as part of a groundbreaking medical trial. What starts as a brief experiment turns into a full-term pregnancy, leading to many humorous and unexpected situations. The film explores the joys and challenges of carrying a baby from a unique perspective.

Violence & peril
1/10
Language
3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
2/10
Romance & sensuality
2/10
Scary moments
1/10

Heads up

  • Discussions of pregnancy complications
  • Some crude humor and innuendo
  • A burlesque show is briefly featured

What it models well

  • Empathy and understanding
  • Parental dedication
  • Scientific discovery

Talk about it after

  • Stereotypes about gender roles
  • The miracle of pregnancy and birth
  • Differences in parenting styles

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Top billed cast

Director: Ivan Reitman • Crew: Kevin Wade, Chris Conrad

Trailers & clips

Junior Official Trailer #1 - Danny DeVito Movie (1994) HD

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Details

TMDB audience
5.2/10 (1,689)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Budget
$60,000,000
Box office
$108,400,000

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