Baby Boom (1987)

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

• Drama
• Comedy
• Romance

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!

Rating

6.4 / 10 (431 votes)

Release date

October 7, 1987

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

English

Director

Charles Shyer

Status

Released