Baby Done

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Baby Done

2021

1h 31m

Comedy

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When Zoe (Rose Matafeo) and Tim (Matthew Lewis) find out they are having a baby, they resolve to not let parenthood change them. Tim runs towards being a dad, while Zoe runs away from being a mum. Terrified that her life won’t be her own anymore, Zoe is still determined to tick off a list of their wildest dreams before the baby arrives. Zoe’s increasing denial about her impending birth pushes her, and her relationship, to the limit.

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Critics Consensus

A lightly humorous look at impending parenthood, Baby Done finds laughs -- and moments of genuine honesty -- in a life-altering event.

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Nick Dent

Time Out

12/04/2021

3/5

Expect to see Matafeo joining the Hollywood comedy repertory imminently.

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Beth Webb

Empire Magazine

12/04/2021

3/5

Lewis is a romantic revelation and Matafeo-a known comedy presence at home-is brash and bittersweet in this formulaicbut optimisticromantic-comedy.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

01/26/2021

3/5

[I]t's funny, witty and filled with memorable performances. Just not quite peak Waititi.

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Paul Klein

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

07/04/2024

3/5

Despite not offering any surprises, interesting plot points are often dropped before they get going, there are moments that genuinely charm and make you laugh,

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Cris Kennedy

The Canberra Times (Australia)

08/15/2022

4/5

Aussie audiences will be familiar with Rachel House from Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and she steals her one scene here as a high school principal.

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Alex Behan

The Post NZ

07/08/2021

It's got a snappy script, a nice soundtrack and celebrates the overlooked tree-climbing community, but Kiwi rom-com is brilliant mostly thanks to two great lead performances.

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom Jun 2

Baby Done is a charming New Zealand film that blends comedy and real-life themes in a very approachable way. It stands out for its light tone and relatable story about unexpected life changes. The humor is gentle but effective, often coming from awkward situations rather than exaggerated jokes. This gives the film a natural feel that makes it easy to connect with the characters and their experiences. The performances are solid across the board, with the lead actors bringing warmth and personality to their roles. The chemistry helps keep the story engaging even during quieter moments. Overall, Baby Done is an enjoyable and easygoing film with heart and humor in equal measure. I would rate it a 7/10.

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Kyle M

@RT77296778 02/12/2025

With appealing leads decently fulfilling their comedic roles with meaningful strain, this humorous existential take on impending parenthood is oft nonsensical when funnily ineffective if not empathetic enough to grasp their conflicting anxieties. (B)

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Gerry M

@GermWald 06/24/2024

Rose Matafeo makes me heave at the sight of her so the idea of watching a movie with her as the main character is revolting to me.

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Gary S

@gary18716 07/07/2023

Nothing humorous about this movie. It's about an unlikable narcissus who's pregnancy prevents her from doing what she wants to do. Even the "happy ending" does nothing to save this movie....it sucked!

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08/14/2022

I loved this movie because it demonstrated the reality that pregnancy and motherhood do not define a woman or a marriage/romantic relationship. The main characters' rugged individualism allowed for healthy ways of relating and disagreeing ultimately ending with a positive outlook for their future.

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07/12/2022

The Lead Actress Is A Wet-Blanket..As Much As It Tries To Get Funny Moments Going, The Push By Her Actor-Compadre Is Just Not Reciprocating In Jokes Hitting Their Mark. Maybe Story Looked Good On Paper!? I Didn't Find It Funny.

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Synopsis

When Zoe (Rose Matafeo) and Tim (Matthew Lewis) find out they are having a baby, they resolve to not let parenthood change them. Tim runs towards being a dad, while Zoe runs away from being a mum. Terrified that her life won’t be her own anymore, Zoe is still determined to tick off a list of their wildest dreams before the baby arrives. Zoe’s increasing denial about her impending birth pushes her, and her relationship, to the limit.

Director: Curtis Vowell
Producer: Morgan Waru
Screenwriter: Sophie Henderson
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: Piki Films
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 22, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 22, 2021
Runtime: 1h 31m