Waiting

Adventures in Babysitting

PG-1319871h 42mChris Columbus
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 45

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

"She thought babysitting was easy money - until she started hanging out with the Andersons."

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.

Comedy
BabysitterUnfaithful BoyfriendMisadventureOne NightCar TheftSuburbaniteChop ShopHomeless ManFrat PartyCriminal Gang

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Trailer

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Adventures in Babysitting (1987) 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 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.

Who stars in Adventures in Babysitting?

Adventures in Babysitting stars Elisabeth Shue (Chris), Keith Coogan (Brad), Maia Brewton (Sara), Anthony Rapp (Daryl), John Davis Chandler (Bleak). The film was directed by Chris Columbus.

How long is Adventures in Babysitting?

Adventures in Babysitting has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated PG-13.

Is Adventures in Babysitting worth watching?

Adventures in Babysitting holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Adventures in Babysitting?

Streaming availability for Adventures in Babysitting changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.