A twenty-something comedienne's unplanned pregnancy forces her to confront the realities of independent womanhood for the first time.
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Gillian Robespierre
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Title: Obvious Child (2014)
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10 wins & 29 nominations.
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| Jenny Slate | ... | Donna | |
| Paul Briganti | ... | Ryan | |
| Gaby Hoffmann | ... | Nellie | |
| Stephen Singer | ... | Gene | |
| Richard Kind | ... | Jacob | |
| Polly Draper | ... | Nancy | |
| Gabe Liedman | ... | Joey | |
| Jake Lacy | ... | Max | |
| Cindy Cheung | ... | Dr. Bernard | |
| Ernest Mingione | ... | Waiter | |
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Cyrus McQueen | ... | Stand-Up |
| David Cross | ... | Sam | |
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Maciek Jasik | ... | Cabbie |
| Jennifer Kim | ... | Female | |
| Suzanne Lenz | ... | Female #2 | |
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For aspiring comedian Donna Stern, everyday life as a female twenty-something provides ample material for her relatable brand of humor. On stage, Donna is unapologetically herself, joking about topics as intimate as her sex life and as crude as her day-old underwear. But when Donna winds up unexpectedly pregnant after a one-night stand, she is forced to face the uncomfortable realities of independent womanhood for the first time. Donna's drunken hookup - and epic lapse in prophylactic judgment - turns out to be the beginning of an unplanned journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Written by A24 Films
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abortion | pregnancy | f rated | divorced parents | based on short film |Parents Guide:
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Performed by Frank LoCrasto
Written by Frank LoCrasto (SESAC)
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In the bathroom towards the end of the movie, there is graffiti that says "Jenny Rulz". See more »Goofs
Right after the lunch scene at the Italian restaurant, when Max accidentally steps on the dog poop, a man crosses the street wearing a red short sleeve shirt followed by a woman wearing a short sleeve shirt and shorts, when it's supposed to be winter in February, and Donna and Max are in their full winter gear. See more »Quotes
Donna Stern: I did the first scream for screaming, and then the second scream I had from scaring myself from the first scream.See more »
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Surf AvenuePerformed by Frank LoCrasto
Written by Frank LoCrasto (SESAC)
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29 August 2014 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$77,315, 8 June 2014Gross USA:
$3,123,963Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$3,325,417Company Credits
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Gillian Robespierre makes an endearingly funny film about unplanned pregnancy and abortion with Obvious Child. Don't believe us? Watch it! Obvious Child, written and directed by Gillian Robespierre, is the breakout indie comedy that swept up audiences hearts at both Sundance and SXSW festivals.
Obvious Child follows a stand up comedienne named Donna Stern, played by Jenny Slate. Donna was recently dumped, and not just dumped, but had her heart ripped out and stomped on by her now ex-boyfriend and needless to say she is going through a rough patch. What does one do when one is heartbroken? Well, dancing in her underwear to music, one-night stands and maintaining a certain level of drunkenness seems to be the remedy for her. Unfortunately for Donna this leads to further complications when she finds her uterus fertilized which forces her to address aspects of her life she's been avoiding.
It is incredibly difficult to tell where Donna Stern ends and Jenny Slate begins in Obvious Child. All the characters written by Robespierre are realistic, engaging and fully formed, especially Donna's best friend Nellie (Gaby Hoffmann) and straight-laced paramour Max (Jake Lacy). Whether it be from the actors' talents or the superior writing, either way, Obvious Child is a fast-paced film with entertaining and intellectual dialogue.
Obvious Child is not a film for everyone. If you gripe about the sanctity of marriage and have considered or participated in a pro-life rally then this film is probably not for you. You've been warned. Obvious Child is definitely slanted toward the liberal agenda and lucky for this film, so am I.
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