Babycakes (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1989, Babycakes is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Paul Schneider, running about 94 minutes. “When it comes to love, she's out to prove that you can have your cake & eat it too!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Grace is an overweight mortuary cosmetician who falls in love with Rob, a handsome subway train conductor who doesn't even know she exists. When she finally devises a way to meet him, they discover that although they are physically different, they have a lot more in common than they think.
Who’s in it. Babycakes stars Craig Sheffer as Rob, Nada Despotovich as Keri, Ricki Lake as Grace and Paul Benedict as Magleby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Babycakes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Babycakes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Babycakes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Babycakes (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Babycakes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Babycakes worth watching?
- Babycakes holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Babycakes?
- Babycakes stars Craig Sheffer, Nada Despotovich, Ricki Lake, Paul Benedict and Betty Buckley.
- When was Babycakes released?
- Babycakes was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.