Baby Boom (1987)

  • PG
  • 10/07/1987 (US)
  • Drama, Comedy, Romance
  • 1h 50m

JC Wiatt, corporate powerhouse, just received an inheritance. And it sucks.

Overview

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!

Charles Shyer

Screenplay, Director

Nancy Meyers

Screenplay

Cast

Diane Keaton's headshot

Diane Keaton

J.C. Wiatt
Sam Shepard's headshot

Sam Shepard

Dr. Jeff Cooper
Harold Ramis's headshot

Harold Ramis

Steven Buchner
Kristina Kennedy's headshot

Kristina Kennedy

Elizabeth Wiatt
Michelle Kennedy's headshot

Michelle Kennedy

Elizabeth Wiatt
Sam Wanamaker's headshot

Sam Wanamaker

Fritz Curtis
James Spader's headshot

James Spader

Ken Arrenberg
Pat Hingle's headshot

Pat Hingle

Hughes Larrabee

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