Obvious Child

Obvious Child

Directed by Gillian Robespierre

Produced by Sundial Pictures, Votiv Films

201485 min6.5 / 10

A frank, comedic coming-of-age story about a young woman confronting adult responsibility through an unplanned pregnancy, balancing humor with genuine emotional stakes.

An immature, newly unemployed comic must navigate the murky waters of adulthood after her fling with a graduate student results in an unplanned pregnancy.

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  • Is Obvious Child violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Obvious Child scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Obvious Child easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Obvious Child end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Obvious Child sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity29

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise33

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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