Overview
A young woman's comedic journey through the complexities of adulthood and unexpected choices.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- frank
- warm
- date night
- indie movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's mature, honest, and witty treatment of abortion, its balance of humor and sentiment, and Jenny Slate's endearing performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Donna's unplanned pregnancy leads to an abortion portrayed with humane, politically neutral directness while the film preserves its comic tone.
Donna and Max's connection develops while Donna is confronting the consequences of their one-night stand and an unexpected pregnancy.
Donna's stage act mines her sex life, underwear, and everyday struggles, making performance central to her self-expression.
Donna's journey frames independent womanhood through sexual agency, reproductive choice, and emotional accountability.
Films like Obvious Child, and why
The Big Sick
independent romantic comedy balancing frank sexual humor, emotional realism, and an unconventional pregnancy storyline
Enough Said
witty, intimate relationship comedy centered on flawed young adults and honest conversations about sex and commitment
Frances Ha
female-centered indie comedy using candid humor and personal crisis to explore adulthood and self-definition
Movie Details
- Director
- Gillian Robespierre
- Release Date
- 2014-06-06
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (481)
Cast
- Jenny Slate
- Jake Lacy
- Gaby Hoffmann
- Paul Briganti
- Stephen Singer
- Richard Kind
- Polly Draper
- Gabe Liedman
- Cindy Cheung
- Ernest Mingione
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Obvious Child about?
- A candid young comedian navigates an unplanned pregnancy, reproductive choice, and the surprising possibility of love after a careless one-night stand.
- What is Obvious Child like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Obvious Child as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Obvious Child violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Obvious Child.
- What did critics think of Obvious Child?
- Critics broadly praised the film's mature, honest, and witty treatment of abortion, its balance of humor and sentiment, and Jenny Slate's endearing performance.
- Which films are like Obvious Child?
- Films with a similar feel include The Big Sick, Enough Said, and Frances Ha.
- How long is Obvious Child?
- Obvious Child runs 85 minutes.
- Where can I watch Obvious Child?
- In United States, Obvious Child is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling.
