The Fabulous Baker Boys
“For 31 years it's been just the Fabulous Baker Boys... but times change.”
Synopsis
The lives of two struggling musicians, who happen to be brothers, inevitably change when they team up with a beautiful, up-and-coming singer.
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The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-13
Top Cast
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Michelle Pfeiffer
Susie Diamond
Jeff Bridges
Jack Baker
Beau Bridges
Frank Baker
Ellie Raab
Nina
Jennifer Tilly
Monica Moran
Xander Berkeley
Lloyd
Terri Treas
Girl in Bed
Dakin Matthews
Charlie
Ken Lerner
Ray
Albert Hall
Henry
Gregory Itzin
Vince Nancy
Bradford English
Earl
David Coburn
Kid at Vet
Todd Jeffries
Theo
Del Zamora
Man with Cleaver
Howard Matthew Johnson
Bathroom Attendant
Stuart Nisbet
Veterinarian
Nancy Fish
Laughing Bar Patron
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.42x
+$5.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Kloves
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Kloves
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- The Fabulous Baker Boys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.4M
- Production Studios
- Gladden Entertainment, Mirage Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Kloves
Steve Kloves
Dave Grusin
Michael Ballhaus
William Steinkamp
Mark Rosenberg, Paula Weinstein, Sydney Pollack
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Kloves
Director
Mark Rosenberg
Producer
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Paula Weinstein
Producer
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
William Steinkamp
Editor
Lisa Jensen
Costume Design
Steve Kloves
Writer
Jeffrey Townsend
Production Design
Jon Conrad Pochron
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fabulous Baker Boys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fabulous Baker Boys about?
The lives of two struggling musicians, who happen to be brothers, inevitably change when they team up with a beautiful, up-and-coming singer.
Who directed The Fabulous Baker Boys?
The Fabulous Baker Boys was directed by Steve Kloves.
Who stars in The Fabulous Baker Boys?
The principal cast of The Fabulous Baker Boys includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Jeff Bridges, Beau Bridges, Ellie Raab, Jennifer Tilly.
When was The Fabulous Baker Boys released and how long is it?
The Fabulous Baker Boys was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Fabulous Baker Boys?
The Fabulous Baker Boys had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $18.4M at the worldwide box office (1.42 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Fabulous Baker Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fabulous Baker Boys was composed by Dave Grusin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fabulous Baker Boys?
The Fabulous Baker Boys holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).