Shiva Baby

Danielle is a college student attending a shiva with her parents, family friends, and an ex-girlfriend. The situation becomes complicated when her older lover, a married man, unexpectedly arrives at the gathering. To keep her secret hidden from her family, Danielle must navigate a series of awkward encounters while dealing with the presence of her partner and his wife.

Written and directed by Emma Seligman, this comedy-drama marked the start of her feature film career, followed by Bottoms in 2023. The movie stars Rachel Sennott in the lead role, with a supporting cast that includes Molly Gordon, Polly Draper, Danny Deferrari, Fred Melamed, and Dianna Agron. Produced by Neon Heart Productions, Dimbo Pictures, It Doesn't Suck Productions, and Bad Mensch Productions in the United States, the film has a runtime of 78 minutes.

The production was supported by a crew of 85 people. Audience reception has been consistent across different platforms, with the film earning a 7.1 rating on IMDb from 42,000 votes and a 7.1 rating on TMDB from 820 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score of 8/10 based on 175 reviews.