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Unpregnant (2020) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2020 · English
Echo score 82
JustWatch #19,675 2
Directed by
Rachel Lee Goldenberg
Starring
Sugar Lyn Beard, Haley Lu Richardson, Ramona Young, Giancarlo Esposito, Barbie Ferreira, Alex MacNicoll

When Veronica finds herself unexpectedly pregnant and facing a future that jeopardizes her college aspirations, she makes a surprising decision. She embarks on a cross-country road trip with Bailey, her former best friend, traveling over a thousand miles to New Mexico. The journey forces them to confront their past and rediscover the strength of their friendship as they navigate unexpected challenges and rediscover what truly matters.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Unpregnant
  6. 6 Every angle

Where to watch

Where to Watch Unpregnant (2020)

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15 events in order · contains spoilers

Unpregnant Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Unpregnant (2020) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Pregnancy Test

    Seventeen-year-old Veronica Clarke takes a pregnancy test at school, which reveals a positive result. Her moment is interrupted by her former best friend, Bailey, who accidentally discovers the news, creating immediate tension between the two.

    When
    Afternoon
    Where
    School
  2. Discussion of Choices

    Bailey offers to drive Veronica to a clinic to terminate the pregnancy, assuming Veronica's choice will be to keep the baby. Unbeknownst to Bailey, Veronica is determined to have an abortion, leading to a misunderstanding about their next steps.

  3. Parental Consent Laws

    Veronica learns that Missouri law requires parental consent for an abortion, pushing her to devise a plan to travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she can obtain the procedure without any parental involvement. This realization adds urgency to her situation.

    Where
    Missouri
  4. Boyfriend's Proposal

    When Veronica discusses the pregnancy with her boyfriend Kevin, he unexpectedly proposes to her, revealing that the condom had broken. This moment adds to Veronica's emotional turmoil as she grapples with her unplanned pregnancy and her future.

  5. Pawning the Ring

    Veronica cleverly pretends to consider Kevin's proposal while pocketing the engagement ring. She convinces Bailey to accompany her to Albuquerque after their first stop includes an attempt to pawn the engagement ring.

    Where
    Pawn Shop
  6. Encounter with Kevin

    While at the pawn shop, Kevin surprises them by showing up, having been following Veronica. Upon hearing about her need for money for the abortion, a compassionate broker agrees to buy the ring, providing a temporary solution for Veronica's financial needs.

    Where
    Pawn Shop
  7. Conflict in Texas

    As they travel through Texas, Bailey and Veronica's past friendship tensions surface, particularly regarding Bailey's father's disapproval of her childhood interests. This confrontation complicates their journey and highlights their emotional struggles.

    Where
    Texas
  8. Diner Disturbance

    While stopping at a diner, the arrival of local sheriffs sends Bailey into a panic due to the car being linked to her mother's boyfriend. They manage to escape thanks to Jarrod, who causes a distraction and offers them a ride.

    Where
    Diner
  9. Bailey's First Kiss

    During their time together, Bailey meets Kira, a racecar driver, and feels an instant connection with her. Bailey later confesses her sexual identity and shares her first kiss with Kira, marking an important moment in her journey of self-discovery.

  10. Confrontation with Pro-Life Activists

    After receiving a ride from a young couple, Veronica and Bailey find themselves trapped by pro-life activists who try to prevent them from reaching the clinic. They devise a daring escape plan, managing to steal the couple's car and fake their deaths.

    Where
    Couple's House
  11. Meeting Bob

    At a mechanic shop, they encounter Bob, an anti-government survivalist, who agrees to drive Veronica to the clinic in his old limousine. His support offers them hope, though their journey remains fraught with complications.

    Where
    Mechanic Shop
  12. Friendship Strains

    During the ride, Veronica's friends suggest that she blame Bailey for her predicament, leading to a painful argument between the two. Bailey feels betrayed as Veronica chooses self-preservation over their friendship.

    Where
    In Transit
  13. Bailey's Family Reunion

    Veronica decides to find Bailey after learning she has visited her estranged father. At the flower shop, she witnesses a strained reunion, reinforcing her commitment to supporting Bailey amidst familial challenges.

    Where
    Flower Shop
  14. Final Confrontation

    At the clinic, Kevin confronts Veronica, threatening to expose her abortion if she doesn't agree to stay with him. Veronica stands firm in her independence, telling him that she will not be controlled by his demands.

    Where
    Abortion Clinic
  15. Homecoming and New Beginnings

    After the procedure, Veronica and Bailey return home, where their mothers support them with plane tickets. Veronica chooses to be honest about her experience and rebuilds her friendship with Bailey, leading to a new road trip to Roswell, New Mexico.

    Where
    Home

Last updated: November 08, 2024 at 02:28

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Timeline questions answered

Unpregnant Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Unpregnant (2020): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Bailey throw away the pregnancy test?

Bailey assumed Veronica would keep the baby since she came from a conservative background. When she saw the positive result, she decided to protect Veronica by getting rid of the test, believing she was helping her friend avoid the stress of dealing with an unplanned pregnancy at school.

  • bailey
  • butler
  • pregnancy test
  • abortion decision
Q2

Why does Veronica have to travel to New Mexico for an abortion?

Missouri law requires parental consent for minors seeking abortions. Since Veronica is seventeen and cannot involve her parents, she must travel to New Mexico, where she can obtain the procedure without parental involvement.

  • new mexico
  • abortion
  • parental consent
  • missouri law
Q3

Why did Kevin propose after learning about the pregnancy?

Kevin reacted to the pregnancy news by immediately proposing, viewing marriage as the solution to their situation. He also revealed that the condom had broken, which caused the pregnancy, but his proposal was ultimately about controlling Veronica rather than genuine support.

  • kevin
  • proposal
  • condom
  • marriage
Q4

What caused the tension between Bailey and her father?

Bailey's father was embarrassed by her nerdy childhood pursuits and treated her interests as shameful. This embarrassment and lack of support contributed to the rift between them, which surfaces during the road trip when Bailey and Veronica argue about their past friendship.

  • bailey father
  • estranged father
  • flower shop
Q5

Why did the couple trap Veronica and Bailey at their house?

The young couple who offered them a ride were pro-life activists. After overhearing Veronica and Bailey discussing the abortion, they brought them to their house intending to prevent Veronica from reaching the clinic by keeping them trapped until the appointment window passed.

  • pro-life activists
  • couple house
  • abortion clinic
Q6

Why did Veronica agree to blame Bailey for the pregnancy?

During the car ride with Bob, Veronica's friends called and suggested she protect her reputation by blaming Bailey for the pregnancy test mix-up. Frightened about how people would judge her, Veronica reluctantly went along with the idea, which Bailey overheard, causing a major argument.

  • veronica blames bailey
  • argument
  • friendship
Q7

Why did Kevin threaten to tell everyone about the abortion?

Kevin confronted Veronica at the clinic and threatened to expose her abortion unless she stayed with him. This was an attempt to control and manipulate her, using the information as leverage to maintain their relationship against her wishes.

  • kevin
  • confrontation
  • clinic
  • manipulation
Q8

Why did Bailey go to her father's flower shop during the trip?

After her argument with Veronica, Bailey left and sought out her estranged father at his flower shop. This was an emotional decision driven by her feelings of betrayal and her need to confront her family issues, which prompted Veronica to follow her instead of going to her appointment.

  • bailey father
  • flower shop
  • family reunion
Q9

Why did Veronica pocket the engagement ring?

Veronica cleverly took the engagement ring while pretending to consider Kevin's proposal. She needed money for the trip to New Mexico and saw the ring as a way to fund the abortion, so she played along long enough to secure the valuable before leaving with Bailey.

  • engagement ring
  • pawn shop
  • funding
Q10

How did Veronica and Bailey escape from the pro-life couple?

Veronica and Bailey staged a dramatic escape by faking their deaths. They crashed the couple's GMC Yukon into a ditch, making it appear as though they had been killed in the accident. This deception allowed them to break free and continue their journey to the clinic.

  • fake deaths
  • escape
  • gmc yukon

Movie threads

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Curated lists built around what makes Unpregnant tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Life-Changing Road Trip Movies like Unpregnant

A cross-country journey that redefines a friendship and a future. If you enjoyed the cross-country journey in Unpregnant, you'll love these other movies about road trips that change everything. Discover similar stories of friendship, self-discovery, and adventure on the open road, where the path leads to personal freedom.

  • road trip adventure
  • friendship-driven
  • liberating
  • youthful defiance
  • unexpected bonding
  • emotionally charged
  • Tone: hopeful, liberating
  • Pacing: fast, adventure-driven
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative follows characters who embark on a road trip out of necessity or spontaneity, using the physical journey as a backdrop for overcoming obstacles, mending broken bonds, and making profound decisions about their lives. The structure is often linear and goal-oriented, with episodic challenges testing the travelers.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped by their shared focus on the road trip as a catalyst for growth. They combine the excitement of travel with the emotional depth of character-driven drama, creating a specific vibe of liberation, companionship, and forward momentum.

Movies that Balance Serious Themes with Hope like Unpregnant

Dramas that tackle weighty subjects while maintaining a spirit of optimism. Looking for more movies like Unpregnant that handle difficult topics with warmth and humor? This list features films that explore serious subject matter with a hopeful, lighthearted touch, perfect for viewers who appreciate drama without despair.

  • lighthearted drama
  • hopeful
  • emotionally charged
  • youthful
  • liberating
  • friendship-driven
  • Tone: hopeful, lighthearted
  • Pacing: fast, engaging
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Stories in this thread confront challenging personal or societal issues head-on, but the narrative is structured to include levity, heartwarming connections, and a positive resolution. The emotional journey acknowledges difficulty but ultimately affirms resilience, choice, and human connection.

Why they belong together: This thread connects movies that share a unique tonal balance. They prove that a story can be both meaningful and uplifting, using humor and hope to explore heavy themes in a way that feels authentic and empowering rather than depressing.

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