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69% Critic Match
Adventures in Babysitting
“She thought babysitting was easy money - until she started hanging out with the Andersons.”
6.9 / 10• 1987• 1h 42m•PG-13• English
Comedy
Storyline
When plans with her boyfriend fall through, high school senior Chris Parker ends up babysitting the Anderson kids, Brad and Sara. What should be a quiet night in, however, turns into a series of ridiculous exploits, starting when they leave the house to pick up Chris' friend Brenda. Soon, Brad's buddy Daryl is involved, and the group must contend with car thieves, blues musicians and much more.
Cast & Crew
Elisabeth Shue
Chris Parker
Lead
Maia Brewton
Sara Anderson
Keith Coogan
Brad Anderson
Anthony Rapp
Daryl Coopersmith
Calvin Levels
Joe Gipp
Vincent D'Onofrio
Dawson / 'Thor'
Penelope Ann Miller
Brenda
George Newbern
Dan Lynch
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Chris Columbus's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Adventures in Babysitting is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
