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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

2024·Movie
1h 39min·R
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.2Metacritic624.4Rotten Tomatoes54%36%

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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Respect your elders.

Seventeen year old Tanya's plans for a carefree summer are derailed when her stressed-to-the-limit mom takes off for a wellness retreat and puts Tanya and her three siblings in the charge of a crotchety (and racist) old babysitter. The babysitter’s sudden death leaves the kids short on cash and reluctant to pull mom prematurely out of her much-needed R&R, so Tanya is forced to get a job. Posing as an adult, she gets a gig as the executive assistant at a fashion company and overnight is thrust into the world of adulthood and parenting.
Coming-of-AgeFamily ComedySituational HumorPop Culture ReferencesLightheartedFeel-GoodRelatableFashion WorldEscapist

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Directed by:
Wade Allain-Marcus
Written by:
Chuck Hayward, Chuck Hayward, Neil Landau
Produced by:
Tyra Banks, Kim Taylor-Coleman, Kim Taylor-Coleman
Composed by:
Clement Mattox, Erica Smith, Katie Cranmer-Gordon

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Where can I stream Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead legally?

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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 4.2, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?

1 h 39 min

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead runs 1 h 39 min.

Will Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly situational comedy and cringe comedy.

Is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

Do critics and audiences agree on Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?

Critics58
Audiences41

Not quite. Critics rate Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead higher (58) than audiences (41). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead in 115 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead use?

It's All About MeOnly Known by Their NicknameOut of FocusWomen Are WiserUnnamed ParentBig Sister InstinctHyper-Competent SidekickEmergency Food Supply AnimalKarma HoudiniPromotion to ParentPower HairZany Schemeand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 storytelling tropes for Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, including It's All About Me, Only Known by Their Nickname, Out of Focus.