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Adventures in Babysitting

1987Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

Comedy
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic456.4Rotten Tomatoes73%70%

A breakneck, nostalgic comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

She thought babysitting was easy money - until she started hanging out with the Andersons.

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.

Feels like

  • 80s Teen Comedy
  • Urban Adventure
  • Hilarious Misadventures
  • Fast-Paced & Energetic
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Cult Classic
  • Unexpected Encounters
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Nostalgic Fun

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Chris Columbus
Written by
David Simkins
Produced by
Debra Hill, Lynda Obst
Music by
Michael Kamen

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Facts

July 1, 1987 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
July 1, 1987
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$34 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Double Entendre, Elevator Snare, Cannot Tell Fiction from Reality +9

  • Double Entendre
  • Elevator Snare
  • Cannot Tell Fiction from Reality
  • Chekhov's Gag
  • One Crazy Night
  • The Shameless
  • Wicked Stepmother
  • Catchphrase
  • Terrifying Rescuer
  • Shout-Out
  • Wrong Guy First
  • Pretty in Mink

12 of 80 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Adventures in Babysitting?"

Questions about Adventures in Babysitting

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Adventures in Babysitting?

Disney+Philo

In the United States, Adventures in Babysitting streams on Disney+ and Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is Adventures in Babysitting worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 45).

Is Adventures in Babysitting okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Adventures in Babysitting make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Adventures in Babysitting?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Was Adventures in Babysitting a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$34 million

Yes: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 4.9 times its budget.

What tropes does Adventures in Babysitting use?

Double EntendreElevator SnareCannot Tell Fiction from RealityChekhov's GagOne Crazy NightThe ShamelessWicked StepmotherCatchphraseTerrifying RescuerShout-OutWrong Guy FirstPretty in Minkand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 tropes for it, including Double Entendre, Elevator Snare, and Cannot Tell Fiction from Reality.