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Nightbitch

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Nightbitch

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Released Dec 6, 2024

1h 38m

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Horror

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A woman (Amy Adams) pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mom seeking a new chapter in her life and encounters just that, when her maternal routine takes a surreal turn.

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Critics Consensus

As far as adaptations go, Nightbitch packs more bark than bite as the stellar Amy Adams takes on motherhood and the neighborhood in a rather conventional romp.

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An inconsistently interesting look at the toll motherhood’s chaotic monotony takes on women, Nightbitch’s dissenting howl may only appeal to a certain species.

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Savina Petkova

Sight & Sound

[A] snarling, on-the-wet-nose metaphor for parental transformation, but one that this surprisingly tender film puts to good use. 

Mar 19, 2025

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Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen

The Age (Australia)

Yoder’s rage does shine through, but the silly, slapstick nature of the metaphor made flesh is ultimately a distraction and a disservice.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 23, 2025

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

I think that every man should see this.

Jan 11, 2025

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Susan Granger

www.susangranger.com

Amy Adams’ new dark comedy “Nightbitch” captures both the happiness and horror of motherhood, along with the tedium of suburban domesticity.

Rated: 7/10

May 16, 2025

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Rachel Wagner

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Unfortunately it doesn't go beyond the obvious that raising a toddler is incredibly difficult

Apr 7, 2025

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Nicholas Bell

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

Amy Adams is exceptional in Nightbitch, a metaphorical exercise about the madness of motherhood which also touches on so much more regarding societal expectations and the anticipated sacrifice of one's self.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 21, 2025

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BC

Had so much potential to be good but ultimately went the way of “quirky millennial girl boss.” treated it’s viewers as if they were children and never went too far, very disappointing considering Amy Adams’ stellar performance.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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SEF

def a mom and daughter must watch

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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Donald G

The LONGEST 98 minutes of my life

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/09/24

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Joseph Brunette

Good, not great. Good mom movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/09/24

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sue Bee

good movie for moms, especially those who have gone through childbirth. Although I think all men should see this movie to get an appreciation for what women go through.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/08/24

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Lindsey S

Excellent movie on motherhood. Emotionally satisfying. The dog stuff is cool too. Highly recommended. We need more movies like this on motherhood. My husband loved it too. We have 2 grown kids.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/08/24

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Synopsis

A woman (Amy Adams) pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mom seeking a new chapter in her life and encounters just that, when her maternal routine takes a surreal turn.

Director: Marielle Heller
Producer: Anne Carey, Marielle Heller, Sue Naegle, Christina Oh, Amy Adams, Stacy O'Neil
Screenwriter: Marielle Heller
Distributor: Searchlight Pictures
Production Co: Annapurna Pictures, Archer Gray
Rating: R (Language and Some Sexuality)
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 6, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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