College student Danielle must cover her tracks when she unexpectedly runs into her sugar daddy at a shiva - with her parents, ex-girlfriend and family friends also in attendance.
Shiva Baby (2021) is a comedy and drama film directed by Emma Seligman, released on March 26, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Rachel Sennott, Molly Gordon, Polly Draper and Danny Deferrari. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 816 ratings.
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Rachel Sennott
as Danielle
Molly Gordon
as Maya
Polly Draper
as Debbie
Danny Deferrari
as Max
Fred Melamed
as Joel
Dianna Agron
as Kim
Glynis Bell
as Katherine
Sondra James
as Maureen
Deborah Offner
as Ellie
Rita Gardner
as Mrs. Bronstein
Jackie Hoffman
as Susan
Vivien Landau
as Roz
Directed by Emma Seligman, written by Emma Seligman, produced by Emma Seligman, Kieran Altmann and Katie Schiller.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 816 ratings.
There isn't much we haven't seen before, but Seligman has put together a delightful film that is sure to please. This horror-like, anxiety-inducing, claustrophobic and suffocating comedy is just that - a comedy. While it may play out like a psychological thriller at times, 'Shiva Baby' is a witty and fun film that may lack originality, but has plenty of energy and memorable moments that make for an all together…
Reviewed on August 18, 2020
Shiva Baby is not your typical comedy, and we are glad of it because this experiment delivers its purpose. Anxiety, panic attacks, a perfect match of soundtracks and scenes, the awkward moments to meet people you barely know and engage in embarrassing conversations are some ingredients that will let you laugh and perceive that claustrophobic mood our protagonist Danielle will definitely experience. But there is…
Reviewed on August 16, 2021
A little light, though <em>'Shiva Baby'</em> is a good watch. It's cool to see the story expanded from the 2018 short, with additional depth added to the main character - as well as seeing a couple of new additions, of course. Rachel Sennott reprises the lead role and puts in a very solid performance. I wanted a bit more from it in terms of content, as I was pleased to see the credits when the already brief run…
Reviewed on March 7, 2022
Full review: <a>https://www.tinakakadelis.com/beyond-the-cinerama-dome/2021/12/28/portrait-of-a-woman-having-a-nervous-breakdown-shiva-baby-review<a> Horror is no longer just slasher movies with men in masks lurking around corners; it is now encompassing more everyday, real-life horrors. Even the terror of running into your ex-girlfriend and current sugar daddy at a shiva. That’s the general plot of Emma Seligman’s…
Reviewed on June 20, 2022
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Shiva Baby (2021) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Pijama Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Shiva Baby (2021) includes Rachel Sennott, Molly Gordon, Polly Draper, Danny Deferrari and Fred Melamed. The film was directed by Emma Seligman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Shiva Baby was released on March 26, 2021 and runs for 1h 18m.
Shiva Baby (2021) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 816 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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