Obvious Child
Movie · Comedy · Independent

Obvious Child is an honest comedy about what happens when stand-up comedian Donna Stern (Jenny Slate) gets dumped, fired and pregnant just in time for Valentine's Day. After her boyfriend reveals he's sleeping with her friend, broken-down Donna performs an abominable set and has a one-night stand with Max (Jake Lacy), a young professional not remotely her type. One month later, Donna's pregnant! Emotionally, intellectually, and financially unprepared, Donna seeks the choice most responsible to her future. But then there's Max. The two share a surprising wit and warmth, but Donna's afraid to trust after her recent heartbreak, and the more she's drawn to Max, the greater lengths she goes to avoid the truth. Donna pushes Max away until he finally goes, but if he really is — or was — the one, she has to learn to trust him. There's only one place Donna can be truly brave, vulnerable, and honest: on stage. Whatever Max and the world think, Donna's going to be okay. And who knows, maybe Max will still be her Valentine, even at Planned Parenthood.

2015 · 1h 24m
  • 90%
Starring Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann
Director Gillian Robespierre

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  • Jenny Slate
    Donna
  • Jake Lacy
    Max
  • Gaby Hoffmann
    Nellie
  • Gabe Liedman
    Joey
  • Polly Draper
    Nancy
  • Richard Kind
    Jacob
  • David Cross
    Sam
  • Paul Briganti
    Ryan
  • Cindy Cheung
    Dr. Bernard
  • S‌S
    Stephen Singer
    Gene
  • Gillian Robespierre
    Director

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Obvious Child

Comedy

Obvious Child is an honest comedy about what happens when stand-up comedian Donna Stern (Jenny Slate) gets dumped, fired and pregnant just in time for Valentine's Day. After her boyfriend reveals he's sleeping with her friend, broken-down Donna performs an abominable set and has a one-night stand with Max (Jake Lacy), a young professional not remotely her type. One month later, Donna's pregnant! Emotionally, intellectually, and financially unprepared, Donna seeks the choice most responsible to her future. But then there's Max. The two share a surprising wit and warmth, but Donna's afraid to trust after her recent heartbreak, and the more she's drawn to Max, the greater lengths she goes to avoid the truth. Donna pushes Max away until he finally goes, but if he really is — or was — the one, she has to learn to trust him. There's only one place Donna can be truly brave, vulnerable, and honest: on stage. Whatever Max and the world think, Donna's going to be okay. And who knows, maybe Max will still be her Valentine, even at Planned Parenthood.

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Fresh 149
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Studio
Buena Vista International
Released
2015
Run Time
1 hr 24 min
Rated
R13 Offensive language and sexual reference
Content Advisories
Offensive language, Sexual themes
Region of Origin
United States
© 2013 Born & Raised, LLC

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English
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English (United States) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

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English (United States) (CC)

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