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Baby Boom poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.7 / 100
1987·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 50m

BABY BOOM

“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!

Above the Line
Charles Shyer·DirectorNancy Meyers·ScreenplayCharles Shyer·ScreenplayWilliam A. Fraker·Director of PhotographyBill Conti·Original Music ComposerLynzee Klingman·Editor
Cast
Diane Keaton·J.C. WiattSam Shepard·Dr. Jeff CooperHarold Ramis·Steven BuchnerKristina Kennedy·Elizabeth WiattMichelle Kennedy·Elizabeth WiattSam Wanamaker·Fritz CurtisJames Spader·Ken ArrenbergPat Hingle·Hughes LarrabeeBritt Leach·Vern BooneMary Gross·Charlotte Elkman
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Charles Shyer·DirectorJohn T. Kretchmer·First Assistant DirectorCarole Keligian·Second Assistant DirectorPamela Alch·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Nancy Meyers·ScreenplayCharles Shyer·Screenplay
Camera· 7
William A. Fraker·Director of PhotographyDavid E. Diano·Camera OperatorRichard Turner·First Assistant CameraMarc Margulies·First Assistant CameraLex Rawlins·Second Assistant CameraDon Cropper·Second Assistant CameraJoseph F. Valentine·Steadicam Operator
Editing· 2
Lynzee Klingman·EditorDorothy McGowan·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Bill Conti·Original Music ComposerSiedah Garrett·VocalsFrank E. Warner·Supervising Sound EditorBill Wylie·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 5
Jeffrey Howard·Production DesignBeala Neel·Art DirectionLisa Fischer·Set DecorationTom Lucas·Makeup ArtistSusan Becker·Costume Designer
Production· 4
Nancy Meyers·ProducerBruce A. Block·Associate ProducerPam Dixon·CastingMichele Ader·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
John Frazier·Special Effects SupervisorGerald Boatright·Chief Lighting Technician
By the Numbers
60.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
70%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$27M
ROI 78%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Baby Boom's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#99A9B9
#3A373F
#E2546E
Mood
Professional, Maternal, Comedic
Composition
Split
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and bangs, wearing a dark suit jacket, a black skirt, and black high heels, stands holding a baby in her left arm and a ”

comedydrama
Key Elements
BabyBriefcaseSuit JacketSkirtHigh Heels
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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