Shiva Baby

Looking for something that actually makes you laugh, available in Australia on MUBI, and in the US on Kanopy and Hoopla? Shiva Baby delivers. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 800 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Rachel Sennott is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it on MUBI whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Shiva Baby is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Shiva Baby land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. College student Danielle must cover her tracks when she unexpectedly runs into her sugar daddy at a shiva - with her parents, ex-girlfriend and family friends also in attendance. Between them, Rachel Sennott and Molly Gordon carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It was released in 2021. What keeps Shiva Baby from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Shiva Baby. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Rachel Sennott is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Shiva Baby was released in 2021, directed by Emma Seligman. The full 78-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.