Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- wistful
- sincere
- date night
- quiet evening
What critics said
Critics found the adult romance underwritten and gimmicky, though Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern were broadly seen as its strongest assets.
What sets it apart
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Jake and Kristy confront the gap between newlywed expectations and the ongoing demands of adult partnership.
The newlyweds are young and unprepared for marriage, parenthood, and pressure from their families.
Jake's friend Davis repeatedly appears at moments when the marriage is already under strain.
The question of whether Jake and Kristy want babies is central to the conflict and family pressure.
Films like She's Having a Baby, and why
The Big Chill
adult romance balancing marriage, uncertainty, and bittersweet comedy
Liberal Arts
relationship-centered comedy-drama about commitment and changing expectations
When Harry Met Sally...
warm but complicated romantic comedy focused on partnership and adulthood
Movie Details
- Director
- John Hughes
- Release Date
- 1988-02-05
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (232)
Cast
- Kevin Bacon
- Elizabeth McGovern
- Alec Baldwin
- William Windom
- Holland Taylor
- Cathryn Damon
- John Ashton
- Larry Hankin
- Paul Gleason
- Dennis Dugan
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is She's Having a Baby about?
- A newlywed couple wrestles with family pressure, friendship, and the uncertain transition from romance to parenthood.
- What is She's Having a Baby like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of She's Having a Baby as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is She's Having a Baby violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in She's Having a Baby.
- What did critics think of She's Having a Baby?
- Critics found the adult romance underwritten and gimmicky, though Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern were broadly seen as its strongest assets.
- Which films are like She's Having a Baby?
- Films with a similar feel include The Big Chill, Liberal Arts, and When Harry Met Sally....
- How long is She's Having a Baby?
- She's Having a Baby runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch She's Having a Baby?
- In United States, She's Having a Baby is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
