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The Baby

1973·Movie
1h 24min·PG
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes88%51%

Where to watch

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyNight Flight+

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The Baby fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

What goes on in this nursery isn't for kids!

A social worker who recently lost her husband investigates the strange Wadsworth family. The Wadsworths might not seem too unusual to hear about them at first - consisting of the mother, two grown daughters and the diaper-clad, bottle-sucking baby. The problem is, the baby is twenty-one years old.
Exploitation HorrorDysfunctional FamilySocial Work InvestigationUnsettling AtmospherePsychological ThrillerTaboo Subject MatterDark Social CommentaryWeird & Disturbing

Crew

Directed by:
Ted Post, Jesse Corallo
Written by:
Abe Polsky
Produced by:
Abe Polsky, Milton Polsky
Composed by:
Gerald Fried, Richard Greer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Baby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Baby legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyNight Flight+FandorPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

The Baby is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Night Flight+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Baby worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Baby rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Baby?

1 h 24 min

The Baby runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Baby?

Critics88
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate The Baby higher (88) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Baby in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Baby?

129ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+115

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Baby in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Baby use?

Mama BearGirlish PigtailsDisposing of a BodySurprisingly Happy EndingWham LineBeware the Nice OnesBig, Screwed-Up FamilyAlpha BitchBrother–Sister IncestFalse WidowScreen-to-Stage AdaptationCruel and Unusual Deathand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for The Baby, including Mama Bear, Girlish Pigtails, Disposing of a Body.