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Anchor Baby

2010·Movie
1h 37min

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No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Anchor Baby is a tale of an illegal immigrant couple from Nigeria on a quest to create a better life for their unborn child. Their dream is to have their baby in the United States in order for the baby to become a US citizen.
Immigrant StruggleSocial DramaFamily ResilienceLegal & Bureaucratic ObstaclesContemporary RealismEmotional & HeartbreakingPursuit of CitizenshipParental SacrificeTense & Unsettling

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Anchor Baby legally?

Anchor Baby is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Anchor Baby worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Anchor Baby rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Anchor Baby?

1 h 37 min

Anchor Baby runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is Anchor Baby in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Anchor Baby?

129ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+115

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