Babyteeth
Seen it?2020 | 118 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A terminally ill teen upsets her parents when she falls in love with a small-time drug dealer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 BAFTA and 1 Venice award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$989K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shannon Murphy
- Eliza ScanlenMilla
- Toby WallaceMoses
- Essie DavisAnna
- Ben MendelsohnHenry
- Eugene GilfedderGidon
- Emily BarclayToby
- Andrea DemetriadesJenny
- Charles GroundsDean
- Priscilla DoueihyKathy
- Jack YabsleyGovernment Spokesperson