Henry & June
“A true adventure more erotic than any fantasy”
Synopsis
While traveling in Paris, author Henry Miller and his wife, June, meet Anais Nin, and sexual sparks fly as Nin starts an affair with the openly bisexual June. When June is forced to return to the U.S., she gives Nin her blessing to sleep with her husband. Then, when June returns to France, an unexpected, and sometimes contentious, threesome forms.
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Fred Ward
Henry Miller
Uma Thurman
June Miller
Maria de Medeiros
Anais Nin
Richard E. Grant
Hugo Guiler
Kevin Spacey
Richard Osborn
Jean-Philippe Écoffey
Eduardo Sanchez
Bruce Myers
Jack
Juan Luis Buñuel
Publisher
Féodor Atkine
Paco Miralles
Sylvie Huguel
Emilia
Artus de Penguern
Brassai
Erika Maury-Lascoux
Contortionist
Brigitte Lahaie
Henry's Whore
Maïté Maillé
Frail Prostitute
Annie Fratellini
The Patronne
Annie Vincent
Fat Prostitute
Gary Oldman
Pop
Jean-Marc Cozic
A young man in front of the hotel (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Auteur Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 5, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 10, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Kaufman, Rose Kaufman
- Original Score
- Mark Adler
- Original Title
- Henry & June
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Walrus & Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Kaufman
Philip Kaufman, Rose Kaufman, Anaïs Nin
Mark Adler
Philippe Rousselot
Dede Allen, Vivien Hillgrove, William S. Scharf
Peter Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Kaufman
Director
Philip Kaufman
Screenplay
Rose Kaufman
Screenplay
Peter Kaufman
Producer
Mark Adler
Original Music Composer
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
Dede Allen
Editor
Vivien Hillgrove
Editor
William S. Scharf
Editor
Guy-Claude François
Production Design
Yvonne Sassinot de Nesle
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Henry & June
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Henry & June about?
While traveling in Paris, author Henry Miller and his wife, June, meet Anais Nin, and sexual sparks fly as Nin starts an affair with the openly bisexual June. When June is forced to return to the U.S., she gives Nin her blessing to sleep with her husband. Then, when June returns to France, an unexpected, and sometimes contentious, threesome forms.
Who directed Henry & June?
Henry & June was directed by Philip Kaufman.
Who stars in Henry & June?
The principal cast of Henry & June includes Fred Ward, Uma Thurman, Maria de Medeiros, Richard E. Grant, Kevin Spacey.
When was Henry & June released and how long is it?
Henry & June was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
How much did Henry & June make at the box office?
Henry & June grossed $11.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Henry & June?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Henry & June was composed by Mark Adler.
Is Henry & June based on a book or true story?
Henry & June is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anaïs Nin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Henry & June?
Henry & June holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).