

Obvious Child
An immature, newly unemployed comic must navigate the murky waters of adulthood after her fling with a graduate student results in an unplanned pregnancy.
Where to watch Obvious Child in United States
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Where is Obvious Child streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling |
| Australia | Plex | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner |
| Spain | — | Google Play Movies |
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
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
Donna

Jake Lacy
Max

Gaby Hoffmann
Nellie

Paul Briganti
Ryan

Stephen Singer
Gene

Richard Kind
Jacob

Polly Draper
Nancy

Gabe Liedman
Joey

Cindy Cheung
Dr. Bernard

Ernest Mingione
Waiter
Cyrus McQueen
Stand-Up

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.











