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Baby Boom

1987·Movie
1h 50min·PG
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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

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!
Romantic ComedyCareer WomanSudden ParenthoodFish-Out-Of-WaterFeel-Good MovieIndependent WomanRural SettingSituational Humor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Baby Boom

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Where can I stream Baby Boom legally?

Baby Boom is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Baby Boom worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Baby Boom rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Baby Boom?

1 h 50 min

Baby Boom runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Baby Boom?

Critics62
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see Baby Boom much the same way.

Was Baby Boom a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$27 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $27 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Baby Boom in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Baby Boom?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Baby Boom in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Baby Boom use?

The Alleged HouseAlliterative TitleBig "WHAT?!"Children Raise YouConvenient Slow DanceThe Diaper ChangeMaternally ChallengedOpen Heart DentistrySpeed SexFamily Versus CareerPredatory BusinessIvy League for Everyoneand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Baby Boom, including The Alleged House, Alliterative Title, Big "WHAT?!".