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Baby Boom

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1987 | 110 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Magnificent Ambersons or Tully, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG: a parent's death or loss and peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

J.C. Wiatt is a talented and ambitious New York City career woman who is married to her job and working towards partner at her firm. She has a live-in relationship with Steven, a successful investment broker who, along with J.C., agreed children aren't part of the plan. J.C.'s life takes an unexpected turn when a distant relative dies and the will appoints her the caretaker of their baby girl, Elizabeth. The baby's sudden arrival causes Steven to leave, breaking off their relationship. Juggling power lunches and powdered formula, she is soon forced off the fast track by a conniving colleague and a bigoted boss. But she won't stay down for long. She'll prove to the world that a woman can have it all and on her own terms too!

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $27 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 292K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Charles Shyer

  • Diane KeatonJ.C. Wiatt
  • Sam ShepardDr. Jeff Cooper
  • Harold RamisSteven Buchner
  • Kristina KennedyElizabeth Wiatt
  • Michelle KennedyElizabeth Wiatt
  • Sam WanamakerFritz Curtis
  • James SpaderKen Arrenberg
  • Pat HingleHughes Larrabee
  • Britt LeachVern Boone
  • Mary GrossCharlotte Elkman