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The Babysitters

2008·Movie
1h 28min·R
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

These girls mean business.

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.
Teen DramaSocial CommentaryContemporary RealismMoral CorruptionComing-of-Age StruggleExploitation ThemeSuburban CritiqueUncomfortable ViewingProvocative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Babysitters

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Is The Babysitters worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 35). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Babysitters rated?

RSexual contentDrug useStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, drug use, and strong language.

How long is The Babysitters?

1 h 28 min

The Babysitters runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Babysitters?

Critics35
Audiences45

Not quite. Audiences rate The Babysitters higher (45) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Babysitters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Babysitters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Babysitters in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Babysitters use?

Meaningful Background EventNarratorSexy Soaked ShirtUnusual EuphemismVisual Title DropLetting Her Hair DownHow We Got HereEstablishing Character MomentAge-Gap RomanceAuto EroticaTime-Passes MontagePrimal Sceneand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Babysitters, including Meaningful Background Event, Narrator, Sexy Soaked Shirt.