Ninjababy Movie (2021): Where to watch and stream online

Ninjababy

2021, Movie, 1h 44min

When Rakel finds out she's six months pregnant after a one-night stand, her world changes. She is absolutely not ready to be a mother, but since abortion is no longer an option, adoption is the only answer. That's when Ninjababy, an animated character who makes Rakel's life a living hell, turns up.

Country: Norway

Director:

Cast:

Kristine Kujath Thorp

Reviews

Critic Simran Hans

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...the film is less a romcom than it is a coming-of-age movie about slacker Rakel finally being forced to grow up.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Cath Clarke

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...uncompromisingly brilliant comedy about unwanted pregnancy.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Kate Erbland

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A raunchy and warm-hearted gender-swapped spin on 'Knocked Up'.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Critic Ariel Klinghoffer

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The maintained focus on Rakel’s autonomy is what makes the film so interesting, and there is no compromise on Flikke’s commitment to her protagonist’s desires.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Fredrik Sahlin

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Inspiration och bubblande berättarglädje i norsk komedi om en ung serietecknares ågren över att ha en annan människa växande i sin mage

Read full review at Svt Kulturnyheterna

Critic Nana Eshelman Håkansson

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...en välspelad, rak och rå norsk dramakomedi om en oönskad graviditet.

Read full review at Göteborgsposten

Frequently asked questions

What is Ninjababy about? Toggle content

Ninjababy is a quirky comedy-drama that follows the story of Rakel, a young woman who discovers she's six months pregnant after a one-night stand. With abortion no longer an option, Rakel must come to terms with the idea of motherhood, but things take a strange turn when an animated character named Ninjababy starts to haunt her. As Rakel navigates her chaotic life, Ninjababy becomes a constant presence, making her already difficult situation even more challenging. With its blend of humor and drama, Ninjababy offers a fresh take on the ups and downs of unexpected pregnancy and the unpredictable journey of motherhood.

Where can I stream Ninjababy? Toggle content

You can stream Ninjababy on: Mubi

What movies are similar to Ninjababy? Toggle content

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