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The Baby-Sitters Club

1995Movie1 h 34 minPG

ComedyDrama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic48–Rotten Tomatoes67%47%
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic48–Rotten Tomatoes67%47%

Summary

Seven junior-high-school girls organize a daycare camp for children while at the same time experiencing classic adolescent growing pains.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Melanie Mayron
Written by
Dalene Young, Ann M. Martin
Produced by
Jane Startz, Peter O. Almond
Music by
David Michael Frank

Everyone

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Facts

August 18, 1995 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
August 18, 1995
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
48 countries

Tropes

Actually Pretty Funny, Ascended Extra, Canon Foreigner +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Baby-Sitters Club?"

Questions about The Baby-Sitters Club

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Baby-Sitters Club?

The RokuTubi TV

In the United States, The Baby-Sitters Club is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Baby-Sitters Club worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 48).

Is The Baby-Sitters Club okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Baby-Sitters Club make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Baby-Sitters Club?

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 The Baby-Sitters Club use?

Actually Pretty FunnyAscended ExtraCanon ForeignerCovers Always LieDaddy Didn't ShowDemoted to ExtraFailed a Spot CheckThe Film of the BookTrash LandingYou're Not My FatherSand in My EyesGotta Pass the Classand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Actually Pretty Funny, Ascended Extra, and Canon Foreigner.