Ninjababy

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Ninjababy

2021

1h 44m

Drama

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When Rakel (23), way too late, finds out she's six months pregnant after a not-so-romantic one-night stand, her world changes. Her boyfriend, who's not the father, is kind of ok with her having a baby. But Rakel is absolutely not ready for being a mother. Since abortion is no longer an option, adoption is the only answer. That's when Ninjababy, an animated character who insists on making Rakel's everyday life a living hell, turns up. He climbs out from her note book, jumps into her tea cup, and tells her what a bad person she is.

Critics Consensus

Led by Kristine Kujath Thorp's charming performance, Ninjababy offers a refreshingly -- and rudely -- honest take on unplanned pregnancy.

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Simran Hans

Observer (UK)

The film is less a romcom than it is a coming-of-age movie about slacker Rakel finally being forced to grow up.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 12, 2021

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Ariel Klinghoffer

Little White Lies

A story of a woman's commitment to her needs and desires that allows itself to have fun.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 10, 2021

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

On paper, some of this sounds irritatingly quirky, but it's a film that really offers an honest look at a woman's life...

Rated: 4/5

Sep 8, 2021

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

Differentiating itself from Juno's puritan discourse, Ninjababy finds a safe space to consider a woman's options outside of having a traditional family, and on top of that, it's fun. A well-rounded work. [Full review in Spanish]

Aug 30, 2022

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Javier Ocaña

El Pais (Spain)

... Committed and original, alternative and in some ways complacent. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 10, 2022

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Mariona Borrull

Fotogramas

Centers on anguish and fear, and the usual shitstorm that befall upon us after making important decisions. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Jun 9, 2022

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Veselin T

Very cool movie and an excellent representation of the complications that come up in an unexpected pregnancy situation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/25

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Interpolux

Im a father and this movie move something good inside of me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Dani G

Very funny and original. An extremely refreshing kind of cinema. A must see

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/05/23

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Synopsis

When Rakel (23), way too late, finds out she's six months pregnant after a not-so-romantic one-night stand, her world changes. Her boyfriend, who's not the father, is kind of ok with her having a baby. But Rakel is absolutely not ready for being a mother. Since abortion is no longer an option, adoption is the only answer. That's when Ninjababy, an animated character who insists on making Rakel's everyday life a living hell, turns up. He climbs out from her note book, jumps into her tea cup, and tells her what a bad person she is.

Director: Yngvild Sve Flikke
Screenwriter: Johan Fasting, Yngvild Sve Flikke, Inga Sætre
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 44m