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Critic Monica Castillo
rated 10

...a tightly wound movie, with almost every minute dedicated to some kind of moment of strife.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Richard Whittaker
rated 7

Seligman's script will strike a sharp chord in anyone that has run into overly-complicated situations at a family gathering (i.e., just about everyone).

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
Critic Leah Greenblatt
rated 7

...a sort of endless festivus of cringe so visceral it borders on body horror.

Read full review at Entertainment Weekly
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 6

This is a very intense, claustrophobic black comedy...

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Roger Moore
rated 8

Rare is the comedy that seems to make time stand still. But for 77 cringeworthy and hilarious minutes, that’s what writer-director Emma Seligman pulls off...

Read full review at Movie Nation
Critic Alex Godfrey
rated 8

Her performance and the film itself are incredible studies of insecurity and anxiety.

Read full review at Empire
Anders Korsgaard Pedersen
rated 7

Too narrow as a story. Well played, interesting premise but should have been a short movie and not a feature.

1 year ago
Critic Robbie Collin
rated 8

...a wonderful, toe-curling comedy, led magnificently by a luckless Rachel Sennott.

Read full review at The Telegraph

Cast & Crew

Emma Seligman
Director
Sondra James
As Maureen
Fred Melamed
As Joel
Dianna Agron
As Kim
Polly Draper
As Debbie
Jackie Hoffman
As Susan

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Shiva Baby is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of Danielle, a college student who finds herself in a series of uncomfortable situations during a shiva, a Jewish mourning ritual. Danielle's sugar daddy, Max, arrives at the shiva with his wife and baby, causing tension and awkwardness for Danielle. As the evening progresses, Danielle's relationships with her family, friends, and Max are put to the test. The film explores themes of identity, sexuality, and relationships in a humorous and poignant way. With its strong ensemble cast and relatable protagonist, Shiva Baby is a heartwarming and entertaining film that will resonate with audiences of all backgrounds.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Shiva Baby include The Idea of You, The Holdovers, BlackBerry, Parasite, American Fiction, May December.

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Shiva Baby was released in theaters on July 22, 2021.

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Shiva Baby was released for streaming on August 6, 2020.