Unexpected
Unexpected

Movie spotlight

Unexpected

2014
Movie
90 min
German

Marie is a successful designer and has a loving husband and two children. But fate offers more. When she meets the fiancée of their friend Dom, the two women fall for each other. This comes out and life gets out of control. Can there be a long-term solution?

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users80%
Director: Kris SwanbergGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A passionate and driven high school teacher in Chicago learns that she is pregnant at the same time her most promising student is facing a similar, unexpected situation. The two women bond over their shared circumstances and support each other through the challenges of early pregnancy and impending motherhood.

Critical Reception

Unexpected received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its authentic portrayal of female friendship and unexpected pregnancies. The film was lauded for its warm performances and grounded, realistic approach to a potentially sensitive subject matter, resonating with audiences for its relatable characters and hopeful tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its genuine and heartwarming depiction of female camaraderie.

  • Commended for its naturalistic performances and sensitive handling of an unplanned pregnancy.

  • Noted for its charming and relatable characters navigating life-changing events.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's realistic and touching story about two women supporting each other through unexpected pregnancies. Reviewers often highlighted the emotional depth and the satisfying character development as major strengths.

Fun Fact

Actress Cobie Smulders was pregnant during the filming of 'Unexpected', adding an extra layer of authenticity to her role.

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scorpio54

scorpio54

I absolutely love this movie! It is the BEST lesbian love story I have ever seen. The romantic and erotic chemistry between Marie and Ayla was mesmerizing! The beginning and ending touched my heart and soul very deeply. > I am so happy...