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Sherrybaby

2006·Movie
1h 36min·R
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic667.1Rotten Tomatoes76%57%
IMDb6.6Metacritic667.1Rotten Tomatoes76%57%

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Big heart, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting10
  • Character Depth10
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

No one makes it alone

After serving time in prison, former drug addict Sherry Swanson returns home to reclaim her young daughter from family members who have been raising the child. Sherry's family, especially her sister-in-law, doubt Sherry's ability to be a good mother, and Sherry finds her resolve to stay clean slowly weakening.
Gritty Character StudyPost-Incarceration DramaAddiction RecoveryStrained Family DynamicsMotherhood StrugglesRaw Emotional PerformanceSocial RealismIntense & MelancholyPsychological Depth

Crew

Directed by:
Laurie Collyer, Stephanie A. Marquardt
Written by:
Laurie Collyer
Produced by:
Cindy Tolan, Marc Turtletaub, Ethan Smith
Composed by:
T.J. O'Mara, Robert Fernandez, Peter Waggoner

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Sherrybaby

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Where can I stream Sherrybaby legally?

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Is Sherrybaby worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sherrybaby rated?

RDrug useStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Sherrybaby?

1 h 36 min

Sherrybaby runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sherrybaby?

Critics71
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see Sherrybaby much the same way.

Was Sherrybaby a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$622,806

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $622,806 worldwide, 31% of its budget.

What language is Sherrybaby in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sherrybaby?

2AUFI

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sherrybaby in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sherrybaby use?

Abusive ParentsWomanchildParental IncestJerk with a Heart of Gold

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for Sherrybaby, including Abusive Parents, Womanchild, Parental Incest.