Baby Boom
"JC Wiatt, corporate powerhouse, just received an inheritance. And it sucks."
Originally released in 1987. Baby Boom is a drama/comedy film. directed by Charles Shyer.
Starring Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, and Harold Ramis
Synopsis
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!
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (393 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$26.7M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Diane Keaton
as J.C. Wiatt
Sam Shepard
as Dr. Jeff Cooper
Harold Ramis
as Steven Buchner
Kristina Kennedy
as Elizabeth Wiatt
Michelle Kennedy
as Elizabeth Wiatt
Sam Wanamaker
as Fritz Curtis
James Spader
as Ken Arrenberg
Pat Hingle
as Hughes Larrabee
Britt Leach
as Vern Boone
Mary Gross
as Charlotte Elkman
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $26,712,476
Production Companies
- United Artists
- The Meyers/Shyer Company
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baby Boom about?
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 investm...
Who directed Baby Boom?
Baby Boom was directed by Charles Shyer.
How long is Baby Boom?
Baby Boom has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Baby Boom released?
Baby Boom was released on October 7, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Baby Boom?
The main cast of Baby Boom includes Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, Harold Ramis, Kristina Kennedy, Michelle Kennedy.
Is Baby Boom worth watching?
Baby Boom has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 393 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.