Adventures in Babysitting
"She thought babysitting was easy money - until she started hanging out with the Andersons."
Originally released in 1987. Adventures in Babysitting is a comedy film. directed by Chris Columbus.
Starring Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, and Keith Coogan
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (728 votes)
Budget
$7M
Production budget
Box Office
$34.4M
4.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $7,000,000
- Revenue
- $34,368,475
Production Companies
- Silver Screen Partners III
- Touchstone Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ri...
Who directed Adventures in Babysitting?
Adventures in Babysitting was directed by Chris Columbus.
How long is Adventures in Babysitting?
Adventures in Babysitting has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Adventures in Babysitting released?
Adventures in Babysitting was released on July 1, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Adventures in Babysitting?
The main cast of Adventures in Babysitting includes Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp, Calvin Levels.
Is Adventures in Babysitting worth watching?
Adventures in Babysitting has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 728 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.