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Feature film — 1987

Baby Boom (1987)

6.41h 50mDrama — 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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A high-signal pick with 431 votes.

United Artists / The Meyers/Shyer Company / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Director: Charles Shyer

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Cast & crew

Diane Keaton as J.C. Wiatt

Diane Keaton

J.C. Wiatt

Sam Shepard as Dr. Jeff Cooper

Sam Shepard

Dr. Jeff Cooper

Harold Ramis as Steven Buchner

Harold Ramis

Steven Buchner

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Kristina Kennedy

Elizabeth Wiatt

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Michelle Kennedy

Elizabeth Wiatt

Sam Wanamaker as Fritz Curtis

Sam Wanamaker

Fritz Curtis

James Spader as Ken Arrenberg

James Spader

Ken Arrenberg

Pat Hingle as Hughes Larrabee

Pat Hingle

Hughes Larrabee

Britt Leach as Vern Boone

Britt Leach

Vern Boone

Mary Gross as Charlotte Elkman

Mary Gross

Charlotte Elkman

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Kim Sebastian

Robin

Elizabeth Bennett as Mrs. Atwood

Elizabeth Bennett

Mrs. Atwood

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