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A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting

2020Movie1 h 35 minPG

Family
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic31–Rotten Tomatoes70%46%

A thrilling, scary family movie about fantasy and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears or romance.

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Story

Recruited by a secret society of babysitters, a high schooler battles the Boogeyman and his monsters when they nab the boy she's watching on Halloween.

Feels like

  • Monster Hunting
  • Secret Society
  • Halloween Adventure
  • Teen Fantasy
  • Boogeyman
  • Babysitters
  • Supernatural
  • Family-Friendly

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Rachel Talalay
Written by
Joe Ballarini
Produced by
Ivan Reitman, Amie Karp
Music by
Matthew Margeson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 14, 2020 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
October 14, 2020
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting?"

Questions about A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting?

Netflix

In the United States, A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 31).

Is A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imagery

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

Will A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting?

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.