Obvious Child (2014)

A twenty-something comedienne's unplanned pregnancy forces her to confront the realities of independent womanhood for the first time.

Director:

Gillian Robespierre

Writers:

Gillian Robespierre (screenplay by), Karen Maine (story)

Stars:

Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann

10 wins & 29 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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
Cyrus McQueen	...	Stand-Up
David Cross	...	Sam
Maciek Jasik	...	Cabbie
Jennifer Kim	...	Female
Suzanne Lenz	...	Female #2

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

abortion | pregnancy | f rated | divorced parents | based on short film | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and sexual content

Did You Know?

Trivia

Shot in 18 days.

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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.

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Quotes

Nellie: You are gonna *kill* it out there.
Donna Stern: I actually have an appointment to do that tomorrow.

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Connections

References Gone with the Wind (1939)

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Soundtracks

Surf Avenue
Written by Frank LoCrasto
Performed by Frank LoCrasto

User Reviews

Obvious Coming of Age

'OC,' was a great heartwarming film. The realism in the bits and dialogue felt very fluid. There was not a single time I felt the cringe bug. Makes you think. In a good, happy-emoting way.

Details

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 August 2014 (UK)

Also Known As:

Obvious Child

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$77,315, 8 June 2014

Gross USA:

$3,123,963

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,325,417

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rooks Nest Entertainment, Sundial Pictures, Votiv Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1