J.C. Wiatt is a talented and ambitious New York City career woman who is married to her job and working towards partner at her firm. She has a live-in relationship with Steven, a successful investment broker who, along with J.C., agreed children aren't part of the plan. J.C.'s life takes an unexpected turn when a distant relative dies and the will appoints her the caretaker of their baby girl, Elizabeth. The baby's sudden arrival causes Steven to leave, breaking off their relationship. Juggling power lunches and powdered formula, she is soon forced off the fast track by a conniving colleague and a bigoted boss. But she won't stay down for long. She'll prove to the world that a woman can have it all and on her own terms too!
Diane Keaton
as J.C. Wiatt
Sam Shepard
as Dr. Jeff Cooper
Harold Ramis
as Steven Buchner
Kristina Kennedy
as Elizabeth Wiatt
Michelle Kennedy
as Elizabeth Wiatt
Sam Wanamaker
as Fritz Curtis
James Spader
as Ken Arrenberg
Pat Hingle
as Hughes Larrabee
Britt Leach
as Vern Boone
Mary Gross
as Charlotte Elkman
Kim Sebastian
as Robin
Elizabeth Bennett
as Mrs. Atwood
