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Baby Boom

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Baby Boom is a 1987 American romantic comedy directed by Charles Shyer and starring Diane Keaton as J.C. Wiatt, a driven Manhattan management consultant whose life is upended when she unexpectedly inherits a toddler cousin. The film explores themes of work-life balance as Wiatt struggles to reconcile her high-powered career with sudden motherhood before eventually relocating to rural Vermont.

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Who plays J.C. Wiatt in Baby Boom?

Diane Keaton plays J.C. Wiatt, a successful Manhattan management consultant. Her character unexpectedly becomes responsible for a toddler named Elizabeth.

What is Baby Boom about?

The 1987 film follows J.C. Wiatt after she inherits a young child from a cousin. The change forces her to rethink her demanding career and move from Manhattan toward a different way of living.

Who directed Baby Boom?

Baby Boom was directed by Charles Shyer. The film is a 1987 American romantic comedy built around work, parenthood, and changing social expectations.

Is Baby Boom connected to the 1980s work-life comedy genre?

Yes, it is one of the best-known 1980s films about the conflict between corporate success and family life. Its central premise is that J.C. Wiatt's career-driven identity is challenged by unexpectedly becoming a parent.

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