Baby It's You
Seen it?1983 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 Welcome to the Dollhouse, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In a 1966 New Jersey high school, Jill and new student Sheik from the other side of the tracks make their way in a first love romance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Sayles
- Rosanna ArquetteJill Rosen
- Vincent SpanoAlbert 'Sheik' Capadilupo
- Joanna MerlinMrs. Rosen
- Jack DavidsonDr. Rosen
- Nick FerrariMr. Capadilupo
- Dolores MessinaMrs. Capadilupo
- Leora DanaMiss Vernon, Teacher
- Bill RaymondMr. Ripeppi, Teacher
- Sam McMurrayMr. McManus, Teacher
- Liane CurtisJody, High School Girl