Juno

About Juno

The 2007 film "Juno" directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody, is an American coming-of-age comedy-drama. The film follows Juno MacGuff, an independent-minded teenager confronted with an unplanned pregnancy and her subsequent journey through adolescence.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody. The film's budget was approximately $7.5 million. Production began in early 2007 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Actors

• Elliot Page as Juno MacGuff: Elliot delivers a delightful and eccentric performance as the independent-minded and quick-witted teenager facing an unplanned pregnancy.
• Michael Cera as Paulie Bleeker: Michael delivers an endearing performance as Juno's quirky and introverted classmate, who also happens to be the father of her child.
• Jennifer Garner as Vanessa Loring: Jennifer provides a heartfelt performance as an aspiring adoptive mother.
• Jason Bateman as Mark Loring: Jason, portrays Vanessa's husband who bonds with Juno over shared musical interests.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The hamburger phone in the movie was suggested by Elliot Page.
• The film was shot in Vancouver, not Minnesota where it was set.
• 'Juno' was actually named after Zeus' wife in Greek mythology, Hera.

Awards

"Juno" received numerous awards including the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and also earned nominations for Best Picture and Best Director. Elliot Page was nominated for Best Actress.

Quotes

• "I'm already pregnant, so what other kind of shenanigans could I get into?" - Juno MacGuff
• "You're so cool, and you don't even try!" - Paulie Bleeker
• "Your little girlfriend gave me the stinkeye in art class yesterday." - Leah to Juno

Music, Soundtrack

• "All I Want is You" by Barry Louis Polisar
• "Tire Swing" by Kimya Dawson
• "Anyone Else but You" by The Moldy Peaches