Baby Mama

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Baby Mama

PG-13

2008

1h 39m

Comedy

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When single executive Kate Holbrook (Tina Fey) decides the time is right to finally have a baby, she hires a working-class woman (Amy Poehler) from South Philadelphia to act as her surrogate mother. However, Kate's careful planning goes out the window when the woman shows up on her doorstep needing a place to live. A comic battle of wills breaks out between the pair as they prepare for the blessed event and try not to kill one another in the process.

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Critics Consensus

Baby Mama is a lightweight, predictable comedy that ekes by on the strength of its performers.

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Carina Chocano

Los Angeles Times

10/18/2008

3/5

Baby Mama adheres fairly closely to the conventions of the studio comedy, although it's never actually predictable, probably because the characters and subject matter are so novel.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

08/29/2008

3.5/4

The film is not exactly original but it is a lot of fun, thanks to the skill with which Fey and Poehler play to one another's strengths.

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Philippa Hawker

The Age (Australia)

08/29/2008

2/4

An under-achieving, lightweight movie that settles for a few competent gags and doesn't bother to take risks.

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

09/21/2022

C

Sitcom hijinks ensue. The appeal of this one is all in the cast.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

01/31/2021

2/5

Not a complete waste of time, Poehler has some inspired moments, but it is a big waste of a talented cast.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

09/02/2020

2.5/4.0

Fey is easily one of the most intelligent and funny actresses working in comedy today.

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James E

@JamesE167 Jul 16

This is very typical as comedy of its genre goes, but it’s funny enough to be enjoyable and has a sweet message that isn’t hard to find.

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VITALII H

@freakynickison Jan 25

Well, it wasn’t as funny as I expected. This comes from someone who adores Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. I have to admit that this is the least favorite and least funny movie that I saw them together in: "Sisters" (2015) and "Wine Country" (2018) were a lot better in my opinion. I honestly kinda checked out at the second half of the movie. Underwhelming.

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Deron B

@DapigeonOne Aug 7

Takes a serious situation and makes a great light hearted comedic spin.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 06/30/2025

Funny in 1 hour, 38 minutes, and 55 seconds!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Crude and Sexual Humor, A Drug Reference and Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The worldwide gross is $64,444,713.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as pregnant sisters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Stephen C

@dogfood23111 12/29/2024

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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06/09/2024

Great cast, good concept for a story, but bad script.

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Synopsis

When single executive Kate Holbrook (Tina Fey) decides the time is right to finally have a baby, she hires a working-class woman (Amy Poehler) from South Philadelphia to act as her surrogate mother. However, Kate's careful planning goes out the window when the woman shows up on her doorstep needing a place to live. A comic battle of wills breaks out between the pair as they prepare for the blessed event and try not to kill one another in the process.

Director: Michael McCullers
Producer: Lorne Michaels, John Goldwyn
Screenwriter: Michael McCullers
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Michaels/Goldwyn, Relativity Media
Rating: PG-13 (Crude and Sexual Humor|A Drug Reference|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 25, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $60.3M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)