Adventures in Babysitting
1987 · Movie · PG-13 · 102 min · ★ 6.9 · 58% critics
After a canceled date, a teenage babysitter expects a quiet evening with two kids in the suburbs. A quick trip into the city to help a stranded friend spirals into an all-night scramble, as the group runs into thieves, unexpected allies, and one ridiculous situation after another.
Also known as A Night on The Town · Escapade d'un soir
Where to watch
Streaming on Disney+.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1987
- Release date
- 1987-07-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 58/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (753 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an ’80s teen comedy that turns a simple errand into nonstop city misadventures with warmth and big laughs; Not for you if you need a tightly plotted story or cleaner language, and fans of Scrooged or Tommy Boy may feel at home.
Pros: easy, rewatchable fun; likable group dynamic; memorable set pieces | Cons: uneven, scene-to-scene; crude language at times; humor not for all
Themes
- babysitter
- unfaithful boyfriend
- misadventure
- one night
- car theft
- suburbanite
- chop shop
- homeless man
- frat party
- criminal gang
- held hostage
- norse mythology
- +1 more
Awards & recognition
- Kids' Choice Award — Favorite Movie · 1988 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
Directed by Chris Columbus