---
title: "Premature"
year: 2026
kind: "film"
canonical: "https://film.one/film/premature"
fi1m_id: "premature"
imdb_id: "tt37360340"
tmdb_id: 1616493
critics_reviews: 2
updated: "2026-10-11T22:44:38.169812+00:00"
region: "US"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Premature (2026)

Directed by Kevin Walls · 1h 29m · Romance, Comedy, Drama

## Identity

Premature

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/premature
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** premature
- **IMDb ID:** tt37360340
- **TMDB ID:** 1616493
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37360340/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1616493

> **No date yet in the US.** Out elsewhere since 18 September 2026; our review will follow when it opens in the US. The facts below are the distributor's and TMDB's.

### Reviews we read (2)

- **The Guardian** (70/100, inferred): The critic finds the film sweet-natured with enough charm to overcome some comedy misfires. First-time director Kevin Walls gives it screwball energy focused on the couple's unexpected pregnancy and preparations for parenthood. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/sep/15/premature-review-sunny-charm-provides-screwball-energy-for-surprise-pregnancy-comedy)
- **Eye for Film**, Jennie Kermode (68/100, inferred): Kermode finds the film warm and confident, despite moments when its characters seem detached from real-life pressures. She especially praises its polished look and sound, calling the low-budget production an astonishing achievement. [Read](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/premature-2026-film-review-by-jennie-kermode)

## Details

- **Director:** Kevin Walls
- **Director:** Kevin Walls
- **Writer:** Kevin Walls
- **Cinematography:** Kevin Walls
- **Music:** Roma Yagnik
- **Producer:** Kevin Walls
- **Cast:** James Rottger as Cameron; Elle Watson as Eilidh; Gail Watson as Isobel; Andrew Rodger as Andrew; Terry Nelson as Gavin; Zoë Lerman as Kate
- **Runtime:** 1h 29m
- **First release (the UK):** 18 September 2026
- **Genres:** Romance, Comedy, Drama
- **Budget:** $46,000

## Where to watch in the US

Not streaming, renting or buying in the US at the last check.

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© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Canonical: https://film.one/film/premature