Baby Boom (1987)
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!
Where to watch Baby Boom
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | MGM Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | MGM | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | MGM | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | MGM Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | MGM Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | MGM Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Baby Boom in 63 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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! Baby Boom is a Drama, Comedy, Romance movie, released on 1987-10-07, runtime 110 minutes.
Is Baby Boom worth watching?
TMDB users rate Baby Boom 6.4 out of 10 from 431 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Baby Boom?
In the United States, Baby Boom streams on fuboTV, MGM+ and Philo and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Charles Shyer
Cast
- Diane Keaton as J.C. Wiatt
- Sam Shepard as Dr. Jeff Cooper
- Harold Ramis as Steven Buchner
- Kristina Kennedy as Elizabeth Wiatt
- Michelle Kennedy as Elizabeth Wiatt
- Sam Wanamaker as Fritz Curtis
- James Spader as Ken Arrenberg
- Pat Hingle as Hughes Larrabee
- Britt Leach as Vern Boone
- Mary Gross as Charlotte Elkman
- Kim Sebastian as Robin
- Elizabeth Bennett as Mrs. Atwood
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Sources
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