Adventures in Babysitting
Seen it?2016 | 95 min | Comedy, Family, Adventure, TV Movie
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, adventure fans and families. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Two teen rival babysitters, Jenny and Lola, team up to hunt down one of their kids who accidentally ran away into the big city without any supervision.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 84K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Schultz
- Sabrina CarpenterJenny Parker
- Sofia CarsonLola Perez
- Nikki HahnEmily Cooper
- Mallory James MahoneyKaty Cooper
- Max GecowetsTrey Anderson
- Jet JurgensmeyerBobby Anderson
- Madison HorcherAJ Anderson
- Kevin G. QuinnZac Chase
- Gillian VigmanHelen
- Gabrielle MillerDonna Cooper