Babes
Babes

Babes

2024Movie104 minEnglish

After getting pregnant from a one-night stand, a single woman leans on her married best friend and mother of two to guide her through gestation and beyond.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: ధానاGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Two best friends, a high-strung, newly engaged woman and her free-spirited, recently dumped best friend, find their friendship tested when they find themselves pregnant at the same time. They navigate the unexpected journey of motherhood together, dealing with the drastic life changes and the strain it puts on their bond.

Critical Reception

Babes received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor, relatable depiction of female friendship, and honest portrayal of the challenges of motherhood. While some found the plot predictable, the performances and sharp writing were frequently highlighted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp wit and authentic portrayal of modern female friendships.
  • Appreciated for its candid and humorous take on the complexities of pregnancy and motherhood.
  • Some critics noted a somewhat formulaic narrative structure.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film, appreciating its humor and the realistic depiction of friendship and the often-unfiltered realities of becoming a mother. Many found the characters relatable and the story heartwarming.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Dana, intentionally kept the tone light and comedic to explore heavier themes of change and friendship without becoming overly somber.

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

I wish Hollywood would give us more movies like “Babes,” a female-driven comedy that doesn’t hold back. Directed by Pamela Adlon and co-written by Ilana Glazer and Josh Rabinowitz, this outrageous look at pregnancy, motherhood, and female f...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

The about to give birth "Dawn" (Michelle Buteau) is married to the perfectly manscaped "Marty" (Hasan Minhaj) and is best friends with "Eden" (Ilana Glazer) who is keen on having a baby but so far lacks a suitable sperm donor. That all chan...
Brent Marchant

Brent Marchant

How disappointing it is when you see a movie that you were looking forward to only to walk away unimpressed, if not largely disappointed. So it is with director Pamela Adlon’s debut feature, a comedy-drama about the wild and crazy relations...