Manbaby

Manbaby

Manbaby is an absurd, comic fairy tale about what it means to grow up.

NR 2022 · 93 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction

Comedian Sal Howard has a big problem: his wife, scientist Dr. Dana Howard, doesn’t want kids. To save his marriage, Sal tricks Dana into thinking he’s become a real baby to show Dana the joys of motherhood. Sal’s harebrained scheme works. But the plan backfires when Dana develops a hormonal serum that can transform Sal into a full-time, adult baby– forever! Manbaby is an absurd, comic fairy tale about what it means to grow up.

Directed by Tim Lightell

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Sidney Jayne Hunt Dr. Dana Howard
Asa Fager Sal Howard

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