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Ninjababy

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2021 | 104 min | Drama, Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Thirteen or The Fallout, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When Rakel finds out she's six months pregnant after a one-night stand, her world changes. She is absolutely not ready to be a mother, but since abortion is no longer an option, adoption is the only answer. That's when Ninjababy, an animated character who makes Rakel's life a living hell, turns up.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    7 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Yngvild Sve Flikke

  • Kristine Kujath ThorpRakel
  • Nader KhademiMos
  • Arthur BerningDick Jesus
  • Tora Christine DietrichsonIngrid
  • Silya NymoenMie
  • Herman TømmeraasNinjababy (voice)
  • Trine WiggenAdvisor
  • Janne HeltbergAdoptive Mother # 1
  • Kjærsti Odden SkjeldalAdoptive Mother # 2
  • Evelyn Rasmussen OsazuwaDoctor