Shiva Baby
Seen it?2021 | 78 min | Comedy, Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
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 The Edge of Seventeen or Welcome to the Dollhouse, 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 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Breakthrough Performance. Also nominated for 1 DGA Award. Plus 25 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$359K worldwide on a $250K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 297K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
The Edge of Seventeen
Saturday SpecialAnother coming-of-age dramedy.
Welcome to the Dollhouse Saturday SpecialAnother coming-of-age dramedy.
Demolition
Weeknight WatchAlso stars Polly Draper, in another dramedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
My Old Ass
Sunday Safe BetAnother coming-of-age dramedy, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
This Is Where I Leave You Weeknight WatchAnother dramedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Emma Seligman
- Rachel SennottDanielle
- Molly GordonMaya
- Polly DraperDebbie
- Danny DeferrariMax
- Fred MelamedJoel
- Dianna AgronKim
- Glynis BellKatherine
- Sondra JamesMaureen
- Deborah OffnerEllie
- Rita GardnerMrs. Bronstein