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Adventures in Babysitting (1987)

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

  • Jul 1, 1987
  • 1h 42m
  • PG-13

6.9/10

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807 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Adventures in Babysitting is a 1987 comedy film directed by Chris Columbus. Its leading cast includes Elisabeth Shue, Keith Coogan and Maia Brewton. It runs for 1 hour 42 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 42 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
6.9/10 from 807 TMDB votes

Trailer

Adventures in Babysitting (1987) Theatrical Trailer [4K] · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Elisabeth Shue Chris
  • Keith Coogan Brad
  • Maia Brewton Sara
  • Anthony Rapp Daryl
  • John Davis Chandler Bleak
  • Calvin Levels Joe Gipp
  • Penelope Ann Miller Brenda
  • George Newbern Dan
  • John Ford Noonan Pruitt
  • Bradley Whitford Mike
  • Ron Canada Graydon
  • Vincent D'Onofrio Dawson
  • Dan Ziskie Mr. Anderson
  • Allan Aarons Janitor #1
  • Marcia Bennett Nurse
  • Rummy Bishop Janitor #2
  • David Blacker Cleminski
  • Lolita Davidovich Blonde

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