Maybe Baby (2000 film)

For the 1958 hit single by Buddy Holly & the Crickets, see Maybe Baby (song). For the 1988 film released internationally as Maybe Baby, see For Keeps (film).

Maybe Baby
Directed by	Ben Elton
Produced by	Phil McIntyre
Written by	Ben Elton
Starring	Hugh Laurie Joely Richardson
Studio	Pandora Cinema BBC Films
Distributed by	Redbus Film Distribution
Release date(s)	United Kingdom 2 June 2000 United States 24 August 2001
Running time	104 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English
Box office	$20,501 (USA)

Maybe Baby is a 2000 British comedy film, written and directed by Ben Elton based upon his novel Inconceivable, starring Hugh Laurie and Joely Richardson.

Plot summary

Sam Bell (Laurie) and wife Lucy (Richardson) are a married couple struggling for a baby, having tried everything they can think of to improve their chances of conceiving. At the same time, Sam begins to find his job (as a commissioning editor of drama at the BBC) increasingly unfulfilling. While he resolves to write his own screenplay, he begins to suffer writer's block. The idea dawns upon him to write about his own predicament, something to which Lucy objects strongly. He uses her diary entries to help him achieve authenticity, and the film is a success. Lucy finds out about the film and, shocked, leaves Sam. Eventually they reconcile and at the end of the story are still trying for a baby.

This is the second time Hugh Laurie and Joely Richardson have starred in a movie together. The first time was in 101 Dalmatians (Although they didn't share any scenes).

Cast

• Hugh Laurie — Sam Bell
• Joely Richardson — Lucy Bell
• Matthew Macfadyen — Nigel
• Adrian Lester — George
• Yasmin Bannerman — Melinda
• Joanna Lumley — Sheila
• Rachael Stirling — Joanna
• Dave Thompson — Dave the Comedian
• Emma Thompson — Druscilla
• James Purefoy — Carl Phipps
• Tom Hollander — Ewan Proclaimer
• Rowan Atkinson — Mr. James
• Kelly Reilly — Nimnh
• Dawn French — Charlene

Soundtrack

The Buddy Holly title song is performed by Paul McCartney, co-produced by McCartney and Jeff Lynne who presumably play all the instruments between them - see Maybe Baby (song)

"I Don't Wanna Fight", a song from Westlife's self-titled debut album is played on the last part of the movie.

Melanie C's song, "Suddenly Monday" also appears on the soundtrack, alongside tracks by Roxy Music, Lene Marlin, Atomic Kitten, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, George Michael and Madness.

External links

• Maybe Baby at the Internet Movie Database