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  • 2019
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2019
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 30 m

Summary Over the course of one explosive evening, two couples and a surrogate must face their own ridiculous and sometimes heartbreaking shortcomings. Artist Tina (Alysia Reiner) and her passive-aggressive feminist husband (Gbenga Akinnagbe) invite her eight-months pregnant art school rival (Christina Hendricks) and power hungry, new-money husba...

Directed By: Marianna Palka

Written By: Risa Mickenberg

  • 2019
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2019
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 30 m

Egg

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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User Score Mixed or Average Based on 5 User Ratings
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Summary Over the course of one explosive evening, two couples and a surrogate must face their own ridiculous and sometimes heartbreaking shortcomings. Artist Tina (Alysia Reiner) and her passive-aggressive feminist husband (Gbenga Akinnagbe) invite her eight-months pregnant art school rival (Christina Hendricks) and power hungry, new-money husba...

Directed By: Marianna Palka

Written By: Risa Mickenberg

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89
Jan 17, 2019
There is truth in this story, even if the ending becomes unwieldy.
By April Wolfe FULL REVIEW
75
Jan 31, 2019
There’s much truth and food for thought contained within even the most over-the-top moments.
By Richard Roeper FULL REVIEW

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75
Jan 16, 2019
It may poke fun at Karen and Tina, but it never says that their choices around motherhood aren’t valid and deserving of happiness. Its ultimate sympathy for these women may be at odds with earlier jabs at them, but it creates an empathetic space that is surprisingly emotionally satisfying.
By Kimber Myers FULL REVIEW
75
Jan 16, 2019
Egg shows the Scottish actor-director’s continuing ability to ground her films with strong character work and a buoyant sense of humor.
By Kate Erbland FULL REVIEW
70
Jan 17, 2019
With “Good Dick,” “Bitch” and now Egg, Palka has established herself as a fearless voice exploring all kinds of feminine instincts, basic or not.
By Katie Walsh FULL REVIEW
70
Jan 16, 2019
After a creaky start, Egg comes through with terrific performances from Reiner and especially Hendricks, and with some scenes of piercing honesty.
By Caryn James FULL REVIEW
67
Jan 16, 2019
Egg throws a bunch of interesting ideas at the wall, hoping one will stick. Its most profound moments are the genuine ones between Tina and Karen, when the film isn’t trying to shock and provoke with dry satire that occasionally misses the mark.
By John Fink FULL REVIEW
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Production Company 2 Wonder Full To Be, Over. Easy.
Release Date Jan 18, 2019
Duration 1 h 30 m
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Website https://twitter.com/eggthefilm
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Awards

Philadelphia Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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