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      Doula

      R 2022 1h 45m Comedy TRAILER for Doula: Trailer 1 List
      Reviews After dating for a matter of months, thirty-somethings Deb (Troian Bellisario) and Silvio (Arron Shiver) are expecting their first child. When their elderly midwife, Penka, passes away suddenly, Silvio makes the hasty decision to hire Penka's son, Sascha (Will Greenberg), as their live-in doula. Deb is nonplussed, as Silvio didn't consult her before hiring, but before long, Sascha's unconventional style wins her over. As Deb and Sascha grow closer, and the pregnancy nears its inevitable conclusion, Silvio starts to feel like the odd man out. His continued efforts to exert control over the pregnancy lead to a blow-up fight in which he forces Deb to choose between him and Sascha. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Dec 28 Buy Now

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      radia h I was worried I'd come across a "granola" take on pregnancy, culminating in the glorification of home births. It was anything but. Doula is an intelligent film. The characters are real in their depth of feeling, and Troian Bellisario is a tour de force, occupying the screen in a raw, tender, and relatable way. How do you deal with all the pressure coming your way when you are pregnant? How do you ensure your partner feels involved while maintaining your autonomy of decision? How do you sort through all that advice when you're the only one who is pregnant and risking your life to give birth? As someone trained in public/reproductive health, I can tell the Doula team did its research, and the conclusion is spot on! This is not your mainstream Hollywood depiction of pregnancy and childbirth. With reproductive rights being eroded at lightning speed, Doula is timely. I highly recommend it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/08/23 Full Review Jorge G Very funny movie about pregnancy, and a weird activity around it. Lots of humorous situations. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/03/23 Full Review Karin L it was ok, i watched it really to pass time on an airplane. so so. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/05/22 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Michael Nordine Variety It’s rare for a star of [Chris Pine's] level to be involved with such a small, intimate project, and there’s little doubt that Doula was a labor of love. Even so, the film rarely being ha-ha funny makes it drag. Jul 1, 2022 Full Review Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times The running time is too long, and the finale’s screaming too prolonged; but, unlike childbirth, this good-natured movie delivers a dry, funny and utterly painless experience. Jun 29, 2022 Full Review Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media Whatever the movie's intentions, one certainty is that Troian Bellisario is utterly convincing as a woman dealing with mood swings, self-doubt, and fears while also displaying courage, self-assurance, and forgiveness. Rated: 3/5 Jul 13, 2022 Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Approaches the anxieties of pregnancy and birth with some degree of honesty, giving the movie an appealing texture of realism to help it through a few strained ideas for conflict and confession. Rated: B Jun 29, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis After dating for a matter of months, thirty-somethings Deb (Troian Bellisario) and Silvio (Arron Shiver) are expecting their first child. When their elderly midwife, Penka, passes away suddenly, Silvio makes the hasty decision to hire Penka's son, Sascha (Will Greenberg), as their live-in doula. Deb is nonplussed, as Silvio didn't consult her before hiring, but before long, Sascha's unconventional style wins her over. As Deb and Sascha grow closer, and the pregnancy nears its inevitable conclusion, Silvio starts to feel like the odd man out. His continued efforts to exert control over the pregnancy lead to a blow-up fight in which he forces Deb to choose between him and Sascha.
      Director
      Cheryl Nichols
      Producer
      Ian Gotler, Erin Fahey, Anabella Casanova, Sage Price
      Screenwriter
      Arron Shiver
      Production Co
      Barry Linen Motion Pictures, Vacation Theory
      Rating
      R (Language Throughout|Drug Use|Brief Nudity|Sexual Content)
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jun 28, 2022
      Runtime
      1h 45m
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