Comedy
United States of America
Babysplitters is a comedy film directed by Sam Friedlander and released in 2019. The movie follows the story of two couples, Jeff and Sarah and Don and Taylor, who are good friends and neighbors. Jeff and Sarah want to have a baby, but they are not sure if they are ready for the responsibility, while Don and Taylor are unsure if they even want to have children.
One day, while discussing their predicament, Jeff suggests they share a baby. Initially, the idea seems crazy, but they soon realize that it could be a perfect compromise. They create a contract that lays out the details of their agreement, and the three of them go to a fertility clinic to select a donor.
Things seem to be going well for the couples until Sarah decides to keep the baby longer than the agreed-upon time. This sparks a chain of events that spirals out of control and strains the relationships between the four friends. They soon find themselves in the midst of a bitter custody battle where everyone has something to lose.
The film addresses the challenges of modern parenting and explores the idea of unconventional families. It stars Danny Pudi, Emily Chang, Eddie Alfano, Maiara Walsh, Brian Thomas Smith, and Olivia Munn. Babysplitters is a heartwarming, hilarious movie that offers a fresh take on the traditional family dynamic.
