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Obvious Child

2014·Movie
1h 25min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

An immature, newly unemployed comic must navigate the murky waters of adulthood after her fling with a graduate student results in an unplanned pregnancy.
Romantic ComedyIndie FilmComing-of-Age StoryContemporarySituational HumorCringe ComedyPop Culture ReferencesSocial Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Obvious Child

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Obvious Child legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Obvious Child worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Obvious Child rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Obvious Child?

1 h 25 min

Obvious Child runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Obvious Child?

Critics83
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Obvious Child higher (83) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Obvious Child a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$3 million

Yes. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is Obvious Child in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Obvious Child?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Obvious Child in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Obvious Child use?

But We Used a Condom!Drowning My SorrowsCreator BreakdownEmbarrassing NicknameGenre BlindnessGood Girls Avoid AbortionFan DisserviceIdealized SexIntroduction by HookupTrailers Always SpoilNice GuyTitle Dropand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Obvious Child, including But We Used a Condom!, Drowning My Sorrows, Creator Breakdown.