Adventures in Babysitting(1987)
“She thought babysitting was easy money - until she started hanging out with the Andersons.”
Overview
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.
Director
Chris Columbus
Studio
Silver Screen Partners III
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$34M
Cast
Elisabeth Shue
as Chris Parker
Maia Brewton
as Sara Anderson
Keith Coogan
as Brad Anderson
Anthony Rapp
as Daryl Coopersmith
Calvin Levels
as Joe Gipp
Vincent D'Onofrio
as Dawson / 'Thor'
Penelope Ann Miller
as Brenda
George Newbern
as Dan Lynch
John Ford Noonan
as John Pruitt
Bradley Whitford
as Mike Todwell
Ron Canada
as Greydon
John Davis Chandler
as Bleak
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$34M
Production Companies
Silver Screen Partners III • Touchstone Pictures
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Where can I watch Adventures in Babysitting?▼
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What is Adventures in Babysitting about?▼
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.
Who directed Adventures in Babysitting?▼
Adventures in Babysitting was directed by Chris Columbus and released in 1987. It is a comedy film.
How long is Adventures in Babysitting?▼
Adventures in Babysitting has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Adventures in Babysitting?▼
The cast of Adventures in Babysitting includes Elisabeth Shue as Chris Parker, Maia Brewton as Sara Anderson, Keith Coogan as Brad Anderson, Anthony Rapp as Daryl Coopersmith, Calvin Levels as Joe Gipp and more.
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