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The Babysitters
“These girls mean business.”
6.0 / 10• 2008• 1h 28m•R• English
Drama
Storyline
Seventeen-year-old Shirley is a good student who works as a babysitter in order to make money for college. One night Michael, a father Shirley works for, confesses he's unhappy with married life. Shirley has a crush on Michael, and seizes this moment to kiss him. Michael is so happy he presents Shirley with a big tip, which gives her an idea. Shirley plans to make extra money by setting up her teenage friends with other unhappy fathers.
Cast & Crew
John Leguizamo
Michael Beltran
Lead
Katherine Waterston
Shirley Lyner
Cynthia Nixon
Gail Beltran
Andy Comeau
Jerry Tuchman
Denis O'Hare
Stan Lyner
Lauren Birkell
Melissa Rowan
Louisa Krause
Brenda Woodberg
Halley Wegryn Gross
Nadine Woodberg
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David Ross's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Babysitters is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
