Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead(1991)
“No rules. No curfews. No baths. No nagging. No pulse.”
Overview
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
Director
Stephen Herek
Studio
Cinema Plus
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$25M
Cast
Christina Applegate
as Swell
Joanna Cassidy
as Rose Lindsey
John Getz
as Gus
Josh Charles
as Bryan
Keith Coogan
as Kenny
Concetta Tomei
as Mom
David Duchovny
as Bruce
Kimmy Robertson
as Cathy
Jayne Brook
as Carolyn
Eda Reiss Merin
as Mrs. Sturak
Robert Hy Gorman
as Walter
Danielle Harris
as Melissa
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$25M
Production Companies
Cinema Plus • Douglas • Mercury
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?▼
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What is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead about?▼
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
Who directed Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?▼
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was directed by Stephen Herek and released in 1991. It is a comedy, family film.
How long is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?▼
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?▼
The cast of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead includes Christina Applegate as Swell, Joanna Cassidy as Rose Lindsey, John Getz as Gus, Josh Charles as Bryan, Keith Coogan as Kenny and more.
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