Movie

The Planet of Junior Brown

“Passion Moves Mountains”

★ 4.5(8)19971h 31m

The Planet of Junior Brown is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch The Planet of Junior Brown

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Good to know

Director: Clement Virgo
Release date: 1997-09-06
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Victor Solnicki Productions

About The Planet of Junior Brown

The Planet of Junior Brown is a 1997 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Clement Virgo, starring Lynn Whitfield, Martin Villafana and Rainbow Sun Francks. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.5/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Planet of Junior Brown in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Powerful story about love, struggle and passion of an over protective mother and her piano prodigy.

Cast

Lynn Whitfield

Mrs. Brown

Martin Villafana

Junior Brown

Rainbow Sun Francks

Buddy Clark (as Rainbow Sun Francks)

Clark Johnson

Mr. Pool

Sarah Polley

Butter

Richard Chevolleau

Duckie

Margot Kidder

Miss Peebs

Warren Benns

Spanish

Tina Su

Sandra Tanaka

Nicole Hardy

Lesley

Christopher Kennedy

Derrick

Denis Akiyama

Mr. Tanaka

Themes & keywords

child prodigyplaying pianochristmas

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Planet of Junior Brown in United States?+

In United States, The Planet of Junior Brown is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Planet of Junior Brown on Netflix?+

The Planet of Junior Brown is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Planet of Junior Brown?+

The Planet of Junior Brown has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Planet of Junior Brown?+

The Planet of Junior Brown stars Lynn Whitfield, Martin Villafana, Rainbow Sun Francks, Clark Johnson and Sarah Polley.

When did The Planet of Junior Brown come out?+

The Planet of Junior Brown is a 1997 movie directed by Clement Virgo.

What genre is The Planet of Junior Brown?+

The Planet of Junior Brown is Drama film.

Who directed The Planet of Junior Brown?+

The Planet of Junior Brown was directed by Clement Virgo.