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Obvious Child

2014Movie1 h 25 minR

ComedyRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic766.6Rotten Tomatoes90%72%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

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

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Indie Film
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Contemporary
  • Situational Humor
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Pop Culture References
  • Social Commentary

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Gillian Robespierre
Written by
Elisabeth Holm, Karen Maine, Gillian Robespierre
Produced by
Elisabeth Holm
Music by
Chris Bordeaux

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 6, 2014 · 1 h 25 min · R

Released
June 6, 2014
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
29 countries

Tropes

But We Used a Condom!, Drowning My Sorrows, Creator Breakdown +9

  • But We Used a Condom!
  • Drowning My Sorrows
  • Creator Breakdown
  • Embarrassing Nickname
  • Genre Blindness
  • Good Girls Avoid Abortion
  • Fan Disservice
  • Idealized Sex
  • Introduction by Hookup
  • Trailers Always Spoil
  • Nice Guy
  • Title Drop

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Obvious Child?"

Questions about Obvious Child

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Where can I stream Obvious Child?

JustWatch TV FreeJustWatch TV+The RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexXumo Play

In the United States, Obvious Child streams on JustWatch TV+, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Obvious Child worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 76). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Will Obvious Child make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Obvious Child good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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.