On this day, February 5, 1988, She’s Having a Baby premiered in theaters. Directed by John Hughes, the film starred Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern in a heartfelt dramedy about the struggles of marriage and impending parenthood.
Unlike many of Hughes’ earlier teen-focused hits like The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, this film explored more adult themes, following a newlywed couple adjusting to life, love, and the pressures of starting a family. Despite its lower box office performance, She’s Having a Baby is often praised for its realistic take on relationships and its emotional climax, which features the song This Woman’s Work by Kate Bush—one of the film’s most memorable moments.
Fun fact: A young Alec Baldwin played Kevin Bacon’s best friend in the film, marking one of his early big-screen roles.
Trivia question: Which John Hughes movie featured Kevin Bacon in a brief but memorable cameo as a taxi driver?
Unlike many of Hughes’ earlier teen-focused hits like The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, this film explored more adult themes, following a newlywed couple adjusting to life, love, and the pressures of starting a family. Despite its lower box office performance, She’s Having a Baby is often praised for its realistic take on relationships and its emotional climax, which features the song This Woman’s Work by Kate Bush—one of the film’s most memorable moments.
Fun fact: A young Alec Baldwin played Kevin Bacon’s best friend in the film, marking one of his early big-screen roles.
Trivia question: Which John Hughes movie featured Kevin Bacon in a brief but memorable cameo as a taxi driver?
