Unexpected

2015·Movie
1h 26min·R
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Unexpected fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline0

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

No one is ever really prepared.

An inner-city high school teacher discovers she is pregnant at the same time as one of her most promising students and the two develop an unlikely friendship while struggling to navigate their unexpected pregnancies.
Indie DramedyIntergenerational FriendshipPregnancy JourneyContemporary Social CommentaryCharacter-DrivenResilienceEmpathetic StorytellingSlice-of-Life DramaRelatable Struggles

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Unexpected

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Is Unexpected worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Unexpected rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Unexpected?

1 h 26 min

Unexpected runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Unexpected?

Critics65
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate Unexpected higher (65) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Unexpected in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Unexpected?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Unexpected in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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