What is Babyteeth?
Babyteeth is a film first released in 2020. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 15, 2020
- Studios
- Create NSW, Whitefalk Films, Screen Australia
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Romance
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Overview
Babyteeth is a film first released in 2020. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Create NSW, Whitefalk Films, Screen Australia. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A dying teen finds love with a small-time dealer, shaking her family's world.”
- Authentic coming‑of‑age storytelling
- Blend of humor and heartfelt drama
- Strong direction by Shannon Murphy
- Themes of terminal illness may be emotionally heavy
- Limited release may make it hard to find
Watch it if you appreciate nuanced dramas about youthful love and mortality.
The film deals with serious illness and romantic relationships, suitable for mature audiences.
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What genre is Babyteeth?
It is an Australian coming‑of‑age comedy‑drama with romance elements.
Who directed the film?
Shannon Murphy directed Babyteeth.
When was the film released?
It premiered in 2019 and was released in the United States on June 19, 2020.
What is the basic plot?
A terminally ill teenager falls in love with a small‑time drug dealer, upsetting her parents.
Is the film based on existing material?
Yes, it is adapted from Rita Kalnejais’s stage play of the same name.