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Baby Boom

1987-10-07 · 110 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Comedy · Romance

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!

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Directors
Charles Shyer
Production companies
United Artists, The Meyers/Shyer Company, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000,000
Revenue
USD 26,712,476

Top Cast

Diane KeatonDiane KeatonJ.C. Wiatt
Sam ShepardSam ShepardDr. Jeff Cooper
Harold RamisHarold RamisSteven Buchner
Kristina KennedyElizabeth Wiatt
Michelle KennedyElizabeth Wiatt
Sam WanamakerSam WanamakerFritz Curtis
James SpaderJames SpaderKen Arrenberg
Pat HinglePat HingleHughes Larrabee
Britt LeachBritt LeachVern Boone
Mary GrossMary GrossCharlotte Elkman
Kim SebastianRobin
Elizabeth BennettElizabeth BennettMrs. Atwood
Beverly ToddBeverly ToddAnn Bowen
William FrankfatherMerle White
Annie O'DonnellAnnie O'DonnellWilma White
George PetrieGeorge PetrieEverett Sloane
Victoria JacksonVictoria JacksonEve
John C. CookeDwayne
Carol GilliesHelga Von Haupt
Hansford RoweSam Potts

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