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1987 · 110 min · PG

Baby Boom

Directed by Charles Shyer · Drama, Comedy, Romance

Baby Boom (1987) is a Drama film, directed by Charles Shyer set in New York City and Vermont during the 1980s. It runs 110 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of family & loyalty and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Bill Conti
Cinematography
William A. Fraker
Cast
Diane KeatonSam ShepardHarold RamisKristina KennedyMichelle KennedySam WanamakerJames SpaderPat Hingle

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityVermont
Setting
UrbanRural
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & LoyaltyGreed & Ambition
Tone
ComedicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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