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Obvious Child

2014·Movie·R·85 min·6.5(464)

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

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About Obvious Child

Obvious Child is a 2014 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Gillian Robespierre. The cast is led by Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kanopy.

Obvious Child was produced by Sundial Pictures, Votiv Films, and Rooks Nest Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on June 6, 2014, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.

Director
Gillian Robespierre
Writers
Gillian Robespierre, Karen Maine, Elisabeth Holm
Release date
June 6, 2014
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$3 million
Production
Sundial Pictures, Votiv Films, Rooks Nest Entertainment
#one-night stand#woman director#abortion#unexpected pregnancy#stand-up comedian

Obvious Child cast & crew

Obvious Child was directed by Gillian Robespierre and written by Gillian Robespierre, Karen Maine, and Elisabeth Holm.

The cast features Jenny Slate as Donna, Jake Lacy as Max, Gaby Hoffmann as Nellie, Paul Briganti as Ryan, Stephen Singer as Gene, and Richard Kind as Jacob.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Chris Bordeaux, cinematography is by Chris Teague, and it was produced by Elisabeth Holm and David Kaplan.

Is Obvious Child worth watching?

Obvious Child holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 464 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, Obvious Child is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Obvious Child

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Cast of Obvious Child

Jenny Slate

Jenny Slate

Donna

Jake Lacy

Jake Lacy

Max

Gaby Hoffmann

Gaby Hoffmann

Nellie

Paul Briganti

Paul Briganti

Ryan

Stephen Singer

Stephen Singer

Gene

Richard Kind

Richard Kind

Jacob

Polly Draper

Polly Draper

Nancy

Gabe Liedman

Gabe Liedman

Joey

Cindy Cheung

Cindy Cheung

Dr. Bernard

Ernest Mingione

Ernest Mingione

Waiter

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Cyrus McQueen

Stand-Up

David Cross

David Cross

Sam

Obvious Child — FAQs

Where can I watch Obvious Child in United States?

Obvious Child is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is Obvious Child on Netflix?

Yes — Obvious Child is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is Obvious Child in?

Obvious Child is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Obvious Child?

Obvious Child runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).

What is Obvious Child rated?

Obvious Child is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 464 ratings.

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