

Baby It's You
1983, English. Directed by John Sayles.
There's the first one. There's the right one. And there's the one you never forget.
In a 1966 New Jersey high school, Jill and new student Sheik from the other side of the tracks make their way in a first love romance.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Baby It's You
Baby It's You isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- John SaylesDirector
- Rosanna ArquetteJill Rosen
- Vincent SpanoAlbert 'Sheik' Capadilupo
- Joanna MerlinMrs. Rosen
- Jack DavidsonDr. Rosen
- Nick FerrariMr. Capadilupo
- Dolores MessinaMrs. Capadilupo
- Leora DanaMiss Vernon, Teacher
- Bill RaymondMr. Ripeppi, Teacher
- Sam McMurrayMr. McManus, Teacher
- Liane CurtisJody, High School Girl
- Claudia ShermanBeth, High School Girl
- Marta KoberDebra, High School Girl
Details
- Released
- 4 March 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Sayles, Amy Robinson
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $1.9M
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Baby It's You: quick answers
Is Baby It's You worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Baby It's You?
Baby It's You runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Baby It's You have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Baby It's You. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Baby It's You parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Baby It's You is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Baby It's You on?
Baby It's You isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Baby It's You?
If you liked Baby It's You, try The Best You Can, Cyrus, Irreplaceable You.
Who directed Baby It's You?
Baby It's You (1983) was directed by John Sayles and stars Rosanna Arquette, Vincent Spano, Joanna Merlin.