Look Who's Talking (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Look Who's Talking is a 1989 romantic comedy directed by Amy Heckerling, starring John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $297 million worldwide. Critics gave it 51 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Amy Heckerling
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Look Who's Talking About?
The premise of Look Who's Talking without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mollie is a single working mother determined to find a suitable partner for her young and observant son, Mikey. When Mikey becomes enamored with James, a kind and personable cab driver who starts babysitting, Mollie finds her reservations challenged. As Mikey cleverly tries to orchestrate a romance between his mother and James, Mollie must confront her feelings and decide if James is truly the right fit for their family.
Look Who's Talking Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- baby
- birth
- single mother
- baby boy
- new baby
- child's point of view
- talking baby
- pregnancy
- airplane
- diaper
- sex scene
- adultery
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- vomiting
- single parent
- childbirth
- new york city
- father figure
- baby talk
- babysitting
- unplanned pregnancy
- taxi
- daydream
- woman in labor
- family relationships
- sperm
- baby nursery
- toddler
- conception
- accountant
- part of trilogy
- motherhood
- park
- blockbuster
- first of trilogy
- irreverence
- cigarette smoking
- egg
- child
- hospital
- philanderer
- acting silly for a baby
- dancing
- breast milk
- baby bottle
- giving birth
- kiss
- lesbian slur
- expectant mother
- dating
- diaper change
Look Who's Talking Cast
John Travolta leads the cast, with Kirstie Alley. Directed by Amy Heckerling.
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Director Amy Heckerling
More from Amy Heckerling
More films directed by Amy Heckerling, best-rated first: Clueless, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Johnny Dangerously and Vamps.
Look Who's Talking Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Look Who's Talking 51 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 63% User score
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Look Who's Talking Plot Summary
What happens in Look Who's Talking from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this touching story, Mollie Jensen, a diligent accountant in New York City, becomes embroiled in a complex relationship with Albert, her married client. As Mollie navigates her unexpected pregnancy, an unseen voice—the fetus—shares candid insights into its growth and Mollie’s emotional odyssey, creating an intimate narrative thread that connects the audience to her journey.
Despite Albert’s promises to leave his wife for her, Mollie is devastated when she catches him with another woman during a shopping trip with her friend Rona. This shocking betrayal not only breaks her heart but also leads to a series of stressors that ultimately result in her going into premature labor.
Full summary
The whole story of Look Who's Talking, scene by scene
Look Who's Talking Box Office
Look Who's Talking grossed $297 million worldwide. $140.1 million came from the US and Canada and $156.9 million (53%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$297M
- US & Canada
- $140.1M
- International
- $156.9M
Look Who's Talking Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Look Who's Talking.
How Well Do You Know Look Who's Talking?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is Mollie Jensen's lover in the film?
Cars in Look Who's Talking
29 cars on screen, including the 1983 Chevrolet Malibu and the 1982 Dodge Diplomat.
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1983 Chevrolet Malibu Main role -
1982 Dodge Diplomat Minor role -
1981 Ford F-350 Minor role -
1973 Ford F-Series Minor role
Look Who's Talking Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Schau mal, wer da spricht!” and “Mira Quien Habla”.
- Also known as
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- Schau mal, wer da spricht!
- Mira Quien Habla
- Senti chi parla
- Allô maman, ici bébé
- Mira quién habla
- Kuck mal, wer da spricht!
- Kdopak to mluví
- Det er mig der snakker
- Bak Şu Konuşana
- Titta han snackar!
- Nicsak, ki beszél!
- Hei, kuka puhuu
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- Уж кто бы говорил
- Виж кой говори
- Uite cine vorbește
- Κοίτα ποιος μιλάει
- תראו מי שמדבר
- Olha Quem Está Falando
- I kto to mówi
- Mira qui parla
- De quoi j'me mêle
- Olha Quem Fala
- Хто б казав
- 마이키 이야기
- Pozri, kto to hovorí
- ベイビー・トーク
- อุ้มบุญมาเกิด, შეხედე ვინ ლაპარაკობს
- 飞越童真
- Se, han snakker!
- Kas čia kalba?
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Look Who's Talking FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Look Who's Talking, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Look Who's Talking?
Look Who's Talking runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Look Who's Talking released?
Look Who's Talking was released on October 13, 1989.
Who directed Look Who's Talking?
Look Who's Talking was directed by Amy Heckerling.
More films by Amy Heckerling Who is in the cast of Look Who's Talking?
Look Who's Talking stars John Travolta and Kirstie Alley.
How much did Look Who's Talking make at the box office?
Look Who's Talking grossed $297 million worldwide ($140.1 million domestic, $156.9 million international).
How is Look Who's Talking rated?
Look Who's Talking has 51 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Look Who's Talking have a post-credit scene?
No. Look Who's Talking has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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