Baby Boom
“JC Wiatt, corporate powerhouse, just received an inheritance. And it sucks.”
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!
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Baby Boom ≣ 1987 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-08
Top Cast
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Diane Keaton
J.C. Wiatt
Sam Shepard
Dr. Jeff Cooper
Harold Ramis
Steven Buchner
Kristina Kennedy
Elizabeth Wiatt
Michelle Kennedy
Elizabeth Wiatt
Sam Wanamaker
Fritz Curtis
James Spader
Ken Arrenberg
Pat Hingle
Hughes Larrabee
Britt Leach
Vern Boone
Mary Gross
Charlotte Elkman
Kim Sebastian
Robin
Elizabeth Bennett
Mrs. Atwood
Beverly Todd
Ann Bowen
William Frankfather
Merle White
Annie O'Donnell
Wilma White
George Petrie
Everett Sloane
Victoria Jackson
Eve
John C. Cooke
Dwayne
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 7, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.78x
+$11.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Shyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Baby Boom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.7M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, The Meyers/Shyer Company, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Shyer
Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer
Bill Conti
William A. Fraker, Jack Priestley, David Greene
Lynzee Klingman
Nancy Meyers
Department Leadership Roster
Lynzee Klingman
Editor
Charles Shyer
Director
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
Nancy Meyers
Screenplay
Charles Shyer
Screenplay
Nancy Meyers
Producer
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Jeffrey Howard
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baby Boom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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!
Who directed Baby Boom?
Baby Boom was directed by Charles Shyer.
Who stars in Baby Boom?
The principal cast of Baby Boom includes Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, Harold Ramis, Kristina Kennedy, Michelle Kennedy.
When was Baby Boom released and how long is it?
Baby Boom was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Baby Boom?
Baby Boom had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $26.7M at the worldwide box office (1.78 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Baby Boom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baby Boom was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Baby Boom?
Baby Boom holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).