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Babyteeth

2019

1 hr. 57 min.

Comedy

Drama

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Critics Consensus

Powerfully acted and sensitively directed, Babyteeth offers audiences a coming-of-age story that's messier -- and more rewarding -- than most.

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chitown2bayarea

If you want a great cry, this movie will get the job done.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/24

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Sarah L

Heart wrenching and poetic. Subtle and real.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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Cole D

First time I've cried in a movie before. These are the special moments in life… where you open up a gem by accident, and it becomes one of the most impactful movies you have watched. Brilliant

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/30/23

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Josh E

It lacked substance, there were so many plot angles that lacked resolution, purpose or conflict. The movie was unoriginal and not unique, a pretty basic concept for a story, that attempted to work in individuality that was boring and basic. Had no empathy for the characters, their choices resulted in their downfall and it wasn't pleasant to watch. A completely boring and unmotivated movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/19/23

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Todd C

What a sweet, sweet movie. The acting was top notch. It is a different kind of coming of age story that has so many themes that it is messy, but oh so worthwhile to get in the muck. There are some veterans in this film: Essie Davis and Ben Mendelsohn who play the parents of Milla (Scanlen). They were great in their roles. Essie Davis especially. Then there is the stars (Scanlen and Wallace) and they stole the whole show. I had never seen Wallace before, but his part as the drug addicted and drug dealing boyfriend was believable from the start. Scanlen was deserving of honors for her portrayal of the cancer victim high school student that was teaching all around her to let go and find grace in this life. I loved how Milla, knowing she was dying could of cared less about the "bad decisions" that others felt she was making, and looked to take care of Moses even after she was gone.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/04/23

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Steve M

This film really blew me away. The writing, the performances, the direction etc were exceptional. The characters were so rich and nuanced. Though cancer was underneath everything in the story, it was the relationships that really told this story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/23

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Shannon Murphy

Director

Eliza Scanlen

Milla

Toby Wallace

Moses

Essie Davis

Anna

Ben Mendelsohn

Henry

Emily Barclay

Toby

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Mendelsohn and Davis are old pros, but he hasn't been anything like this good since Mississippi Grind five years ago, and it's hard not to credit this partly to her, a scene partner who's one of the best in the business.

Rated: 5/5

Nov 22, 2020

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Kimber Myers

Crooked Marquee

Babyteeth is authentic and unexpected, thanks to both [director Shannon] Murphy's confident style and the nuanced script from Rita Kalnejais ...

Rated: B+

Nov 16, 2020

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

The kind of skittish, reckless film-making that makes you want to rush headlong into bad decisions and savour every last messy moment of the fallout.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 16, 2020

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Greg Carlson

Vague Visages

Much of Babyteeth's vitality can be located in the way each of the central characters is so fully realized.

Feb 7, 2024

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

Shannon Murphy’s devastatingly honest, surprisingly fun coming-of-age cancer drama Babyteeth captures the absurdity of life.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 13, 2023

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Babyteeth leaves you with the feeling of pure elation and palpable regret. Shannon Murphy’s debut feature will surely be remembered as one of the year’s very best films.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 1, 2022

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Director: Shannon Murphy
Executive Producer: Jan Chapman
Screenwriter: Rita Kalnejais
Production Co: Screen Australia, Whitefalk Films, Create NSW
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English (Australia)
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 18, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.3K
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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