
The Baby-Sitters Club
Seen it?1995 | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (48 on Metacritic) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for people who need a good giggle and families. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh. A good follow-up to Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. or Lady Bird.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Paced for all ages, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Seven junior-high-school girls organize a daycare camp for children while at the same time experiencing classic adolescent growing pains.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 51%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 82K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Melanie Mayron
- Schuyler FiskKristy
- Bre BlairStacey
- Rachael Leigh CookMary Anne
- Larisa OleynikDawn
- Tricia JoeClaudia
- Stacy Linn RamsowerMallory
- Zelda HarrisJessi
- Vanessa ZimaRosie Wilder
- Christian OliverLuca
- Brooke AdamsElizabeth Thomas Brewer