Baby Done
An irreverent Auckland arborist hides her pregnancy while chasing a tree-climbing championship and confronting the uneasy arrival of adulthood.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- irreverent
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a lightly humorous and genuinely honest treatment of impending parenthood, led by Rose Matafeo's affable, vulnerable performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Zoe hides her pregnancy because she fears losing her freedom, friendships, and competitive tree-climbing ambitions.
Zoe resists changing her life while Tim tries to become a perfectly protective father before the baby arrives.
Zoe is competitive, forthright, deceptive, and reluctant to accept pregnancy while remaining sympathetic and emotionally exposed.
Zoe's work as an arborist and goal of competing in Canada's world championships collide with impending parenthood.
Films like Baby Done, and why
Juno
warm, irreverent pregnancy comedy centered on an ambivalent future parent
Bridesmaids
female-led comedy about resisting conventional adulthood and social expectations
The Breaker Upperers
witty relationship comedy balancing chaotic behavior with emotional honesty
What to Expect When You're Expecting
good-natured contemporary comedy about impending parenthood and mismatched partners
Movie Details
- Director
- Curtis Vowell
- Release Date
- 2020-10-22
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (33)
Cast
- Rose Matafeo
- Matthew Lewis
- Emily Barclay
- Rachel House
- Nic Sampson
- Madeleine Sami
- Matenga Ashby
- Fasitua Amosa
- Loren Taylor
- Olivia Tennet
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Baby Done about?
- An irreverent Auckland arborist hides her pregnancy while chasing a tree-climbing championship and confronting the uneasy arrival of adulthood.
- What is Baby Done like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Baby Done as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Baby Done violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Baby Done.
- What did critics think of Baby Done?
- Critics broadly found the film a lightly humorous and genuinely honest treatment of impending parenthood, led by Rose Matafeo's affable, vulnerable performance.
- Which films are like Baby Done?
- Films with a similar feel include Juno, Bridesmaids, The Breaker Upperers, and What to Expect When You're Expecting.
- How long is Baby Done?
- Baby Done runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Baby Done?
- In United States, Baby Done streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
