---
title: "Babyteeth"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/babyteeth-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 522098
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Babyteeth (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/babyteeth-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A dying teen finds love with a small-time dealer, shaking her family's world."

### Why Watch
- Authentic coming‑of‑age storytelling
- Blend of humor and heartfelt drama
- Strong direction by Shannon Murphy

### Caveats & Content Note
- Themes of terminal illness may be emotionally heavy
- Limited release may make it hard to find
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with serious illness and romantic relationships, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: coming-of-age, drama, romance, offbeat, bittersweet

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/babyteeth-2020#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Shannon Murphy
- **Networks / Studios**: Create NSW, Whitefalk Films, Screen Australia

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eliza Scanlen** as *Milla*
- **Toby Wallace** as *Moses*
- **Essie Davis** as *Anna*
- **Ben Mendelsohn** as *Henry*
- **Eugene Gilfedder** as *Gidon*
- **Emily Barclay** as *Toby*
- **Andrea Demetriades** as *Jenny*
- **Charles Grounds** as *Dean*
- **Priscilla Doueihy** as *Kathy*
- **Jack Yabsley** as *Government Spokesperson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Babyteeth?
It is an Australian coming‑of‑age comedy‑drama with romance elements.

### Q: Who directed the film?
Shannon Murphy directed Babyteeth.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in 2019 and was released in the United States on June 19, 2020.

### Q: What is the basic plot?
A terminally ill teenager falls in love with a small‑time drug dealer, upsetting her parents.

### Q: Is the film based on existing material?
Yes, it is adapted from Rita Kalnejais’s stage play of the same name.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Babyteeth — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/522098)
- [Snímek Než skončí léto ukazuje, jak dopadá špatná výchova s nejlepšími úmysly](https://www.irozhlas.cz/kultura/film/recenze-nez-skonci-leto-film-babyteeth-kviff-tady-vary-2020_2007091032_kro)
- [Babyteeth (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babyteeth_(film))
- [Babyteeth (2024) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/5202909-babyteeth)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*