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Baby It's You

1983Movie1 h 45 minR

ComedyDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes94%73%

A deeply romantic, nostalgic comedy movie about growing up and history, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

There's the first one. There's the right one. And there's the one you never forget.

In a 1966 New Jersey high school, Jill and new student Sheik from the other side of the tracks make their way in a first love romance.

Feels like

  • Poignant Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Early 1960s Nostalgia
  • Complex Female Friendship
  • Melancholic Romance
  • Character Study
  • Subtle Class Commentary
  • Intimate Performances
  • Bittersweet Tone
  • Realistic Dialogue
  • Period Piece Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
John Sayles
Written by
John Sayles, Amy Robinson
Produced by
Griffin Dunne, Amy Robinson
Music by
Jeffrey Wolf, David Platt, Jeff Schechter

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Facts

March 4, 1983 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
March 4, 1983
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
28 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Baby It's You?"

Questions about Baby It's You

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Where can I stream Baby It's You?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Baby It's You from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Baby It's You worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is Baby It's You good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Baby It's You make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Was Baby It's You a box office flop?

Budget$3 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 62% of its budget.