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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991)

No rules. No curfews. No baths. No nagging. No pulse.

  • Jun 7, 1991
  • 1h 45m
  • PG-13

6.2/10

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513 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead is a 1991 comedy film directed by Stephen Herek. Its leading cast includes Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy and John Getz. It runs for 1 hour 45 minutes.

Synopsis

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. Sue Ellen finds a sweet job in fashion by lying about her age and experience on her résumé. But, while her siblings run wild, she discovers the downside of adulthood

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 45 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
6.2/10 from 513 TMDB votes

Trailer

Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead 1991 TV trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Christina Applegate Swell
  • Joanna Cassidy Rose
  • John Getz Gus
  • Josh Charles Bryan
  • Keith Coogan Kenny
  • Concetta Tomei Mom
  • David Duchovny Bruce
  • Kimmy Robertson Cathy
  • Jayne Brook Carolyn
  • Eda Reiss Merin Mrs. Sturak
  • Robert Hy Gorman Walter
  • Danielle Harris Melissa
  • Christopher Pettiet Zach
  • Chris Claridge Lizard
  • Jeff Bollow Mole
  • Michael Kopelow Hellhound
  • Alejandro Quezada Skull
  • Wendy Brainard Jill

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