Baby Boom (1987)
JC Wiatt, corporate powerhouse, just received an inheritance. And it sucks.
- Released
- Runtime 1h 50m
- Director Charles Shyer
- Genres Comedy Drama Romance
- Rating 6.4/10 (426 votes)
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!
Cast
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Diane Keaton
as J.C. Wiatt
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Sam Shepard
as Dr. Jeff Cooper
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Harold Ramis
as Steven Buchner
- Kristina Kennedy as Elizabeth Wiatt
- Michelle Kennedy as Elizabeth Wiatt
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Sam Wanamaker
as Fritz Curtis
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James Spader
as Ken Arrenberg
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Pat Hingle
as Hughes Larrabee
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Britt Leach
as Vern Boone
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Mary Gross
as Charlotte Elkman
- Kim Sebastian as Robin
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Elizabeth Bennett
as Mrs. Atwood
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Beverly Todd
as Ann Bowen
- William Frankfather as Merle White
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Annie O'Donnell
as Wilma White
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George Petrie
as Everett Sloane
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Victoria Jackson
as Eve
- John C. Cooke as Dwayne
Crew
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Charles Shyer
Director
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William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
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Lynzee Klingman
Editor
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Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
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Nancy Meyers
Producer
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Nancy Meyers
Screenplay
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Charles Shyer
Screenplay
