Shiva Baby

2020, Comedy/Lgbtq+, 1h 17m

162 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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A ruefully funny calling card for debuting director Emma Seligman, Shiva Baby transcends its sitcom setup with strong performances and satisfying insights. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

While at a Jewish funeral service with her parents, a college student has an awkward encounter with her sugar daddy and her ex-girlfriend.

Cast & Crew

Rachel Sennott
Danielle
Molly Gordon
Maya
Polly Draper
Debbie
Danny Deferrari
Max
Fred Melamed
Joel
Dianna Agron
Kim
Jackie Hoffman
Susan
Sondra James
Maureen
Deborah Offner
Ellie
Emma Seligman
Director
Emma Seligman
Screenwriter
Kieran Altmann
Producer
Katie Schiller
Producer
Lizzie Shapiro
Producer
Fiona Altmann
Executive Producer
Martin Altmann
Executive Producer
Rhianon Jones
Executive Producer
Victoria Ku
Executive Producer
Maria Rusche
Cinematography
Hanna A. Park
Film Editing
Ariel Marx
Original Music
Cheyenne Ford
Production Design
Jack Dobens
Art Director
Michelle Li
Costume Design
Kate Geller
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Critic Reviews for Shiva Baby

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Audience Reviews for Shiva Baby

  • Jul 23, 2021
    Shooting a farce like a horror film is a great idea. Also, I appreciate a movie that is exactly as long as it needs to be.
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