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Shiva Baby

2021Movie1 h 18 minNR

ComedyDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic797.3Rotten Tomatoes96%77%

A tense, slow-burning comedy movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout editing.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Not for scares, awe or brutality.

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Story

One day. One location. Ultimate social anxiety.

College student Danielle must cover her tracks when she unexpectedly runs into her sugar daddy at a shiva - with her parents, ex-girlfriend and family friends also in attendance.

Feels like

  • Indie Comedy
  • Cringe Humor
  • Anxiety-Inducing
  • Jewish Family Dynamics
  • Claustrophobic Setting
  • Situational Humor
  • New York
  • LGBTQ+ Themes
  • Character-Driven

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Emma Seligman
Written by
Emma Seligman
Produced by
Emma Seligman, Kieran Altmann, Katie Schiller
Music by
Ariel Marx

Everyone

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Facts

March 26, 2021 · 1 h 18 min · NR

Released
March 26, 2021
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hebrew
Made in
United States
Budget
$250,000
Box office
$359,247
Available in
66 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Shiva Baby?"

Questions about Shiva Baby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shiva Baby?

NetflixPrimeKanopyHooplaMUBI

In the United States, Shiva Baby streams on Netflix, Prime, and MUBI, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Pijama Films. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is Shiva Baby worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Will Shiva Baby make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Is Shiva Baby plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.