
Baby It's You
There's the first one. There's the right one. And there's the one you never forget.
Directed by John Sayles
Produced by Double Play, Paramount Pictures
A tender, nostalgic coming-of-age romance set in 1960s New Jersey that captures the bittersweet intensity of first love across social divides.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Baby It's You violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is Baby It's You scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Baby It's You easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does Baby It's You end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is Baby It's You sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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