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The Sitter

2011·Movie
1h 21min·R
IMDb5.6Metacritic395.3Rotten Tomatoes22%39%

Where to watch

HBO Max

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The Sitter fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Coming of Age4
  • Pathos3

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and cringe comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Worst. Babysitter. Ever.

Noah, is not your typical entertain-the-kids-no-matter-how-boring-it-is kind of sitter. He's reluctant to take a sitting gig; he'd rather, well, be doing anything else, especially if it involves slacking. When Noah is watching the neighbor's kid he gets a booty call from his girlfriend in the city. To hook up with her, Noah takes to the streets, but his urban adventure spins out of control as he finds himself on the run from a maniacal drug lord.
Raunchy ComedyBabysitting Gone WrongCrime AdventurePhysical HumorPop Culture ReferencesManicUrbanFast-Paced

Crew

Directed by:
David Gordon Green, Jeffrey T. Bernstein, Katri Billard
Written by:
Brian Gatewood, Alessandro Tanaka
Produced by:
Jonah Hill, Michael De Luca, Carmen Cuba
Composed by:
Jac Rubenstein, E. Gedney Webb, Mark Wike

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Sitter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sitter legally?

HBO Max

The Sitter is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. 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 The Sitter worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sitter rated?

RStrong languageDrug useSexual contentViolence

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

How long is The Sitter?

1 h 21 min

The Sitter runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sitter?

Critics31
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate The Sitter higher (49) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Sitter a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$35 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $35 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is The Sitter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Sitter?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sitter in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Sitter use?

"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueThe CavalryJerk with a Heart of GoldMy Fist Forgives YouGroin AttackKarma HoudiniAffably EvilJerkassCreepy ChildDirty CowardEstablishing Character MomentStraight Gayand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The Sitter, including "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, The Cavalry, Jerk with a Heart of Gold.