Three Men and a Baby

About Three Men and a Baby

The movie Three Men and a Baby was released in 1987 and is a comical drama. The film is directed by Leonard Nimoy and captures the adventures of three single, career-focused men trying to cope with an unexpected responsibility - a little infant.

In an interesting turn of events, a baby girl is dropped at their doorstep with a note indicating that she is the daughter of one of them. Comedy ensues as the men show their lack of knowledge about the care of a baby. The film depicts their journey from uncertainty and fear to love and attachment towards the baby.

Making / Production

The film is an American adaptation of a french movie called "Trois hommes et un couffin" (Three Men and a Cradle) by Coline Serreau. The film's production brought together a well-selected cast, with each actor perfectly fit for their respective roles. It was produced by Touchstone Pictures and distributed by Buena Vista Distribution.

Actors

• Tom Selleck as Peter Mitchell - A successful architect who seamlessly fit into his role and portrayed the initial confusion, chaos, and eventual attachment towards the child.
• Steve Guttenberg as Michael Kellam - An illustrative artist with a knack for comedy who manages to represent the humor and lightheartedness in the plot.
• Ted Danson as Jack Holden - An actor and the supposed father of the baby, balances his role with apt humor, panic, and eventual warmth.
• Nancy Travis as Sylvia - The mother of the baby who leaves her child with the father and has done justice to her role.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was a big hit at the box office, grossing $167 million in the United States alone.
• Three Men and a Baby was the first Disney movie production that topped the yearly box office.
• The film inspired a sequel, 'Three Men and a Little Lady', released in 1990.

Quotes

• "Welcome to human life, it's a mess." - Michael Kellam
• "Could someone please tell me what the hell is going on around here?" - Peter Mitchell
• "I think she did a doodle. Your turn to change her." - Jack Holden

Music, Soundtrack

• "The Minute I Saw You" - Performed by John Parr
• "Daddy's Girl" - Performed by Peter Cetera
• "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" - Performed by The Spaniels

Awards

The movie didn't win any major awards but was a commercial success, garnering positive reviews from the audience and critics alike.