Obvious Child (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2014, Obvious Child is a comedy and romance film directed by Gillian Robespierre, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. An immature, newly unemployed comic must navigate the murky waters of adulthood after her fling with a graduate student results in an unplanned pregnancy.
Who’s in it. Obvious Child stars Jenny Slate as Donna, Jake Lacy as Max, Gaby Hoffmann as Nellie and Paul Briganti as Ryan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Obvious Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Obvious Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of Obvious Child tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Obvious Child (2014)?
- In US, Obvious Child is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Obvious Child worth watching?
- Obvious Child holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Obvious Child?
- Obvious Child stars Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann, Paul Briganti and Stephen Singer.
- When was Obvious Child released?
- Obvious Child was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.