Obvious Child

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Obvious Child

R

Released Jun 6, 2014

1h 23m

Comedy

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An immature, newly unemployed comic (Jenny Slate) must navigate the murky waters of adulthood after her fling with a graduate student (Jake Lacy) results in an unplanned pregnancy.

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Critics Consensus

Tackling a sensitive subject with maturity, honesty, and wit, Obvious Child serves as a deeply promising debut for writer-director Gillian Robespierre.

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Jordan Hoffman

Times of Israel

Beyond the identity politics and humor, Obvious Child goes the extra mile to represent a seldom voiced, moderate position about a hot button topic.

Jan 4, 2018

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

It doesn't overtly try to be anything more than what it is, which makes it that much more cool to watch.

Rated: B+

Sep 2, 2017

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

Robespierre's direction of the many fine actors she assembled is assured, her sense of pacing nicely loose-limbed.

Jan 5, 2015

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Christopher Llewellyn Reed

Hammer to Nail

In its refusal to judge Donna even as she struggles to earn our respect, OBVIOUS CHILD may just be the most radical film of 2014. Of course, it’s also a raunchy sex farce which never feels like it’s preaching to you. What more could you want?

May 19, 2022

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

Obvious Child is as successful a comedy as it is an argument for its cause.

Mar 4, 2021

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Slate does the heavy lifting, appearing in every scene and carrying the emotional weight of the story, while still providing the lion's share of laughs.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 1, 2021

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Audience Member

nah bad acting dumb plot

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Jared P

Unsatisfying. They stretched a 23 minute short to an 83 minute movie without really adding much.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/19/24

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Gareth v

A touching and at times nuanced look at what is a difficult issue. While far from perfect it is entertaining.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/23

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Miracle meditation I

Lousy, slow.nothing really happens except for a few disgusitng jokes on farting, etc

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/01/23

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Cricket K

Funny,reaĺ,odd romance,whimsical.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/23

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dave s

Anybody wandering into Obvious Child expecting a frothy rom-com is going to be bitterly disappointed. Yes, there's a romance, but it's not the driving point of the movie. Yes, there's some humor, but this is not a comedy. After comedian Donna Stern (Jenny Slate) is dumped by her boyfriend, she engages in an alcohol-fueled one-night stand with Max (Jake Lacy), a buttoned-down game developer she meets in a bar. When she discovers that she is pregnant, she knows that her only option is an abortion. Your view on abortion will greatly impact on how you react to Obvious Child, make no mistake. Despite the divisive nature of the film, it feels genuine. The performances feel natural, the relationships feel real, and Donna's reaction to her problem is genuine. However, the viewer's reaction to the movie will greatly depend on which side of the abortion issue he or she is on.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Gillian Robespierre

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Jenny Slate

Donna Stern

Jake Lacy

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Gaby Hoffmann

Nellie

Gabe Liedman

Joey

Polly Draper

Mrs. Stern

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Synopsis

An immature, newly unemployed comic (Jenny Slate) must navigate the murky waters of adulthood after her fling with a graduate student (Jake Lacy) results in an unplanned pregnancy.

Director: Gillian Robespierre
Producer: Elisabeth Holm
Screenwriter: Gillian Robespierre
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Rooks Nest Entertainment, Sundial Pictures
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 6, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.1M
Runtime: 1h 23m

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