She's Having a Baby

Name: She's Having a Baby
Director: John Hughes
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1988-01-01
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth McGovern, Alec Baldwin, William Windom, Holland Taylor

1988Dir. John Hughes1h 46m

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Runtime1h 46m

Released1988

Budget$20M

Box office$16M

DirectorJohn Hughes

About This Movie

She's Having a Baby is a quintessential John Hughes film that captures the whirlwind of young marriage with an authentic, sometimes awkward charm. The pacing feels like life itself, a blend of sweet moments and chaotic introspection as Jake and Kristy navigate expectations from family and each other. The performances by Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern are refreshingly relatable, bringing depth to the couple's struggles and dreams. Hughes employs his signature blend of humor and drama, with a sprinkle of fantasy sequences that give the film a distinctive flair. It delves into themes of identity, parental pressure, and the realities of adulting, making it a thoughtful exploration of what it truly means to start a family in your twenties.

Themes of young marriage and parental expectationsKevin Bacon delivers a sincere performanceDistinctive fantasy sequences enhance emotional depth