---
title: "Maybe Baby"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/maybe-baby-2000"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13966
imdb_id: "tt0206926"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 107
content_rating: "R"
---

# Maybe Baby (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/maybe-baby-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Maybe Baby
Year: 2000
Rating: R
Release Date (US): 08/17/2000
Genres: Comedy and Romance
Runtime: 1h 44m
Tagline: It's a matter of life and sex.
Characters: Sam Bell, Lucie Bell (married couple).
Plot: Sam and Lucie Bell are married, have good looks, successful careers, matching motorbikes, and an enthusiastic love life. They want a baby but lack one.
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        Maybe Baby is a 2000 film categorized as a comedy and romance. It has an R rating and a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes. The film was released in the United States on August 17, 2000. The story follows Sam and Lucie Bell, a married couple. They appear to have everything, including good

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ben Elton
- **Networks / Studios**: BBC Film, Pandora Cinema

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hugh Laurie** as *Sam Bell*
- **Joely Richardson** as *Lucy Bell*
- **Adrian Lester** as *George*
- **Matthew Macfadyen** as *Nigel*
- **Yasmin Bannerman** as *Melinda*
- **Joanna Lumley** as *Shiela*
- **Rowan Atkinson** as *Mr. James*
- **Emma Thompson** as *Druscilla*
- **James Purefoy** as *Carl Phipps*
- **Tom Hollander** as *Ewan Proclaimer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Maybe Baby online?
Maybe Baby is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Maybe Baby worth watching?
Maybe Baby holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 107 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Maybe Baby and when was it released?
Maybe Baby is a feature film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It was released in 2000. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Maybe Baby?
Maybe Baby was directed by Ben Elton.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Maybe Baby — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13966)
- [Maybe Baby (2000)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)

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