Baby Boom (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1987, Baby Boom is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Charles Shyer, running about 110 minutes. “An unexpected comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life of super-yuppie J.C. is thrown into turmoil when she inherits a baby from a distant relative.
Who’s in it. Baby Boom stars Diane Keaton as J.C. Wiatt, Sam Shepard as Dr. Jeff Cooper, Harold Ramis as Steven Buchner and Kristina Kennedy as Elizabeth Wiatt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Baby Boom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baby Boom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baby Boom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baby Boom (1987)?
- In US, Baby Boom is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Baby Boom worth watching?
- Baby Boom holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baby Boom?
- Baby Boom stars Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, Harold Ramis, Kristina Kennedy and Sam Wanamaker.
- When was Baby Boom released?
- Baby Boom was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.