Janet Planet
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| Directed by | Annie Baker |
| Written by | Annie Baker |
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| Cinematography | Maria von Hausswolff |
| Edited by | Lucian Johnston |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $805,694 |
Janet Planet is a 2023 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Annie Baker in her directorial debut. It stars Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo. It follows a single mother and her young daughter who navigate their complex relationship in 1990s rural Massachusetts.
The film had its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on September 1, 2023, and was given a limited theatrical release in the United States on June 21, 2024, by A24. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised Baker's direction and screenplay, as well as Ziegler's performance. At the 40th Independent Spirit Awards, it earned three nominations: Best First Feature, Best First Screenplay, and Best Cinematography.