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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

1991Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

Comedy
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic357.3Rotten Tomatoes35%57%
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic357.3Rotten Tomatoes35%57%

Summary

Sue Ellen Crandell is a teenager eagerly awaiting her mother's summer-long absence. While the babysitter looks after her rambunctious younger siblings, Sue Ellen can party and have fun. But then the babysitter abruptly dies, leaving the Crandells short on cash.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Herek
Written by
Neil Landau, Tara Ison
Produced by
Jeffrey Silver, Brian Reilly, Robert Newmyer
Music by
David Newman

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Facts

June 7, 1991 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
June 7, 1991
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$25 million
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

Character Development, Unnamed Parent, Stealing from the Till +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?"

Questions about Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

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

Cinemax

In the United States, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead streams on Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

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

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (35).

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

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

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

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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

Character DevelopmentUnnamed ParentStealing from the TillBitch in Sheep's ClothingNice Job Fixing It, Villain!Solar-Powered Magnifying GlassReally 17 Years OldBurger FoolUnholy MatrimonyOnly Known by Their NicknameEmergency Food Supply AnimalLipstick-and-Load Montageand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 tropes for it, including Character Development, Unnamed Parent, and Stealing from the Till.