# Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife (2018)

> Ali Wong turns pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the exhausting contradictions of working motherhood into a ferociously funny hour of adult stand-up.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/358968

## Facts

- Runtime: 64 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Jay Karas
- Cast: Ali Wong
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7410684/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, sardonic, comedy night, adult humor viewing

## Synopsis

A hilarious and unapologetic take on motherhood that every parent can relate to.

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