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Three Men and a Baby

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New York City roommates Peter (Tom Selleck), Michael (Steve Guttenberg) and Jack (Ted Danson) are all successful and happily unmarried, but Peter and Michael get the surprise of a lifetime when a young woman abandons an infant in front of their loft. They also receive a letter stating that the child, named Mary, belongs to Jack, but he's away on business. Michael and Peter are then forced to care for Mary -- and though they make hopeless babysitters, they soon become quite attached to the girl.
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Critics Consensus

Like the French farce it's based on, Three Men and a Baby is too self-satisfied with scatalogical humor to qualify as a bundle of joy, but the role of makeshift daddy brings out the best in Tom Selleck.

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Johanna Steinmetz Chicago Tribune 04/20/2022
3/4
The film works well despite its predictability, perhaps because of it. We can sit back and enjoy all the timeworn, sexist antics of three seasoned comic actors fumbling with formula and diapers, and a script that keeps its laughs on the dry side. Go to Full Review Jeff Strickler Minneapolis Star Tribune 04/20/2022
8/10
The charm, allure and hard work of the cast more than compensates for the structural gaps. Tom Selleck, Ted Danson and Steve Guttenberg (and twins Lisa and Michelle Blair, who take turns playing the baby) interact exquisitely. Go to Full Review Joseph Gelmis Newsday 04/20/2022
2.5/4
Three Men and a Baby is fluff, but it's agreeable enough if you're a in kitchy-coo state of mind. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 07/05/2022
A certified blockbuster. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Mary Beth Crain L.A. Weekly 04/20/2022
While it lacks the sinister mindlessness of the Three Stooges' variation on the same theme, the film tends to work, thanks to the strong teamwork, competently jazzy direction by Leonard Nimoy, and a real cutie pie of a baby girl. Go to Full Review Hal Boedeker Miami Herald 04/20/2022
2/5
Something got lost in the translation. In French, the story was charming. In English, it’s cutesy-poo. The movie makes this point: Babies are wonderful and they change your life. But didn’t you know that? Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alexsander F @Aelxs Jul 31 Absolute Stunner!!!!!!! See more Stephen C @bob25009 May 26 What the flying ****?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $167,800,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Jamie S @RT11629358 02/04/2025 I absolutely loved that movie and watched in a private theater a few times. Sadly, they never finished the follow up. It gave fathers hope for getting custody. The music selection was spectacular. And the romance and daily struggles of juggling diaper duty were real. Definitely a must see for all ages. See more Tom F @RT55173143 09/27/2024 Nothing about this makes any sense in 2024, but I can see why it registered strongly to the world in 1987 See more Jack t @RT29143273 06/18/2023 When I agree to do comedy films, Three Men and a Baby is one of the films I were looking the least forward to reviewing. OK not THE least well we'll get to that one later. OK guys, I know my mum liked it and says it's a good film, but for me, I was crying my tears just looking at the baby. Ya know why? Because I love baby's, they're so cute. But it has some funny scenes in it. That's right, it stars Tom Selleck, that crazy Steve Guttenberg and last but not least Ted Danson. What else can I say, I like it. I just hope I don't cry all the way through the film. See more Chris G @RT19045642 05/25/2023 Even 30 years removed from its release, the contrast of bachelorhood and quickfire parenting is funny to see when displayed between the three well matched leads....even when it briefly shifts into a crime hijinks film in the middle? The 80s were wild. Tom's stache was perfect, 5 stars. See more Read all reviews
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Leonard Nimoy

Director

Tom Selleck

Peter Mitchell

Steve Guttenberg

Michael Kellam

Ted Danson

Jack Holden

Nancy Travis

Sylvia Bennington

Margaret Colin

Rebecca

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Synopsis New York City roommates Peter (Tom Selleck), Michael (Steve Guttenberg) and Jack (Ted Danson) are all successful and happily unmarried, but Peter and Michael get the surprise of a lifetime when a young woman abandons an infant in front of their loft. They also receive a letter stating that the child, named Mary, belongs to Jack, but he's away on business. Michael and Peter are then forced to care for Mary -- and though they make hopeless babysitters, they soon become quite attached to the girl.
Director
Leonard Nimoy
Producer
Robert W. Cort, Ted Field, Edward Teets
Screenwriter
Coline Serreau, James Orr, Jim Cruickshank
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$167.8M
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Surround
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