The film is adapted from Julie Powell's novel Julie and Julia: 365 days, 524 recipes, 1 mini-apartment kitchen (Julie and Julia: 365 days, 524 recipes, 1 mini-apartment kitchen), which is a compilation of blog posts she has written since she started cooking. The cooking of each dish is recorded in detail, as well as Julie Powell's personal feelings about life and food. This film is directed by female directors nora ephron, who has directed many romantic films. This female directors is famous for directing romantic movies. In 1990s, Sleepless in Seattle and E-Love Letter directed by her won good reputation and box office results. This time, she brought together two new and old acting stars, Meryl Streep and amy adams, which made the film very interesting. It is worth mentioning that in 2008, Meryl Streep and amy adams had cooperation.