Julie Johnson (2001)
- 2001
- ·93 min
A New Jersey housewife is dissatisfied with her everyday life because she is smarter than she or anyone else knows.
While taking a computer class, Julie discovers her abilities and finds the courage to make dramatic life changes.
This is a story of realizing one's potential and being willing to turn one's life upside down to take a chance on finding happiness.
Claire, Julie's best friend, goes along with Julie's secret quest and eventually moves in with her.
Both women are on a search to realize their dreams and come to terms with their love for each other.
- Actors
- Courtney Love·Lili Taylor·Mischa Barton·Noah Emmerich
- Directed by
- Bob Gosse
- Genre
- Drama·Romance
- Language
- English
- Country
- USA
- Director
- Bob Gosse
L.A. Outfest 2001
- Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film
I loved this movie! I have to admit, I have been in love with Lilli Taylor since "Household Saints".
I wasn't sure what to expect from this movie about a possible lesbian love affair with a best friend, but I was pleased with its subtlety and positive turnaround ending.Julie Johnson is a middle-aged housewife with two kids and a husband who's a policeman by day, sports-fanatic by night.
JULIE JOHNSON is a quiet little film that deals with the frustrations facing a New Jersey housewife and mother who married and birthed before she graduated high school and finds herself in a rigid relationship, longing for knowledge to change things. She considers herself stupid, sneaks Science magazines to read when her overbearing husband isn't around, and finally gathers the courage (while staring at the stars one night) to change her plight.
