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Shiva Baby

One day. One location. Ultimate social anxiety.

7.1(843)20211h 18m3

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
$250K
Box office
$359.2K
Language
English
  • new york city
  • parent child relationship
  • ex-girlfriend
  • bisexuality
  • jewish life
  • coming of age
  • jewish american
  • lgbt
  • jewish girl
  • woman director
  • jewish culture
  • college student

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United States of America

Where to watch

Availability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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Release dates

  • IndiaIN

    • Digital / OTT11 Jun 2021
  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereSouth by Southwest Film Festival15 Mar 2020
    • PremiereOutfest Film Festival25 Aug 2020
    • Theatrical (limited)NR2 Apr 2021
    • Digital / OTTNR2 Apr 2021
    • PhysicalNRBlu-ray29 Jun 2021
    • TVHBO Max7 Jul 2021
  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereUK Jewish Film Festival7 Nov 2020
    • Theatrical (limited)159 Jun 2021
    • Digital / OTT15MUBI11 Jun 2021
    • Physical15Blu-ray & DVD22 Nov 2021
  • AustraliaAU

    • PremiereMelbourne International Film Festival6 Aug 2020
    • PremiereAdelaide Film Festival17 Oct 2020
    • TheatricalM22 Jul 2021
  • CanadaCA

    • PremiereToronto International Film Festival10 Sept 2020
    • PremiereInternational Film Festival of Ottawa12 Mar 2021
    • Theatrical (limited)26 Mar 2021
    • Digital / OTT26 Mar 2021
  • BrazilBR

    • Digital / OTT1411 Jun 2021
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical157 Oct 2021
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereDeauville American Film Festival11 Sept 2020
    • Digital / OTTMUBI21 Mar 2025
  • GermanyDE

    • Digital / OTTMUBI11 Jun 2021
    • Theatrical21 Jun 2021
  • HungaryHU

    • Digital / OTT2 Jan 2022
  • IrelandIE

    • Digital / OTT15MUBI11 Jun 2021
  • IsraelIL

    • Digital / OTT10 Jun 2021

Frequently asked questions

Shiva Baby was released on 26 March 2021.

Audience reviews

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  • S

    SWITCH.

    8/18/2020

    7/10

    There isn't much we haven't seen before, but Seligman has put together a delightful film that is sure to please. This horror-like, anxiety-inducing, claustrophobic and suffocating comedy is just that - a comedy. While it may play out like a psychological thriller at times, 'Shiva Baby' is a witty and fun film that may lack originality, but has plenty of energy and memorable moments that make for an all together confi…

  • G

    Giovanni

    8/16/2021

    8/10

    Shiva Baby is not your typical comedy, and we are glad of it because this experiment delivers its purpose. Anxiety, panic attacks, a perfect match of soundtracks and scenes, the awkward moments to meet people you barely know and engage in embarrassing conversations are some ingredients that will let you laugh and perceive that claustrophobic mood our protagonist Danielle will definitely experience. But there is much …

  • R

    r96sk

    3/7/2022

    7/10

    A little light, though <em>'Shiva Baby'</em> is a good watch. It's cool to see the story expanded from the 2018 short, with additional depth added to the main character - as well as seeing a couple of new additions, of course. Rachel Sennott reprises the lead role and puts in a very solid performance. I wanted a bit more from it in terms of content, as I was pleased to see the credits when the already brief run…

  • B

    beyondthecineramadome

    6/20/2022

    10/10

    Full review: <a>https://www.tinakakadelis.com/beyond-the-cinerama-dome/2021/12/28/portrait-of-a-woman-having-a-nervous-breakdown-shiva-baby-review<a> Horror is no longer just slasher movies with men in masks lurking around corners; it is now encompassing more everyday, real-life horrors. Even the terror of running into your ex-girlfriend and current sugar daddy at a shiva. That’s the general plot of Emma Seligm…

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