Adventures in Babysitting
Seen it?1989 | 23 min | Comedy, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
After their trip into the big city in the movie Chris once again is asked to baby sit Brad, Sara and Daryl for the night when a simple trip to the store turns into a hostage situation. Chris and the kids have themselves yet another adventure.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$300 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 196K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joel Zwick
- Jennifer GuthrieChris Parker
- Joey LawrenceBrad Anderson
- Courtney PeldonSara Anderson
- Brian Austin GreenDaryl Coopersmith
- Susan BlanchardJoanna Anderson
- Dennis HowardRobert Anderson