My Baby Is Gone!
My Baby Is Gone!

My Baby Is Gone!

2017Movie120 minEnglish

Emily, who is seven months pregnant, quickly becomes friends with her new neighbour, Kelly, who is also pregnant. They seem to have a lot in common and both look forward to the arrival of their new babies. Little does Emily know that Kelly has been faking her pregnancy in order to get close to Emily so she can steal her baby!

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jez ButterworthGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the aftermath of a devastating personal loss, a grieving father spirals into obsession, convinced that his missing child is still alive and hiding in plain sight. His desperate search leads him down a dark path, blurring the lines between reality and delusion as he encounters enigmatic figures and unsettling clues. As his grip on sanity loosens, he must confront his own demons and the possibility that the truth is far more tragic than he can bear.

Critical Reception

My Baby Is Gone! received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its intense atmosphere and the lead actor's compelling performance, though some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Audiences were divided, with some deeply affected by its emotional core and others frustrated by its ambiguity.

What Reviewers Say

  • A haunting and emotionally charged drama with a standout performance.
  • The film excels in building suspense, but its narrative occasionally falters.
  • Visually striking and thought-provoking, though some may find it emotionally taxing.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's emotional depth and the strong acting, particularly Jude Law's portrayal of a tormented father. Some viewers found the plot's twists and turns compelling, while a segment of the audience felt the ending was unsatisfying and the themes too bleak.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actor at the British Independent Film Awards for Jude Law.

Fun Fact

Director Jez Butterworth famously rewrote significant portions of the script during production to better explore the psychological state of the protagonist.

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