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Adventures in Babysitting

  • 19871987
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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POPULARITY
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Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, and Anthony Rapp in Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
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A babysitter must battle her way through the big city after being stranded there with the kids she's looking after.A babysitter must battle her way through the big city after being stranded there with the kids she's looking after.A babysitter must battle her way through the big city after being stranded there with the kids she's looking after.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
43K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,399
63
  • Director
    • Chris Columbus
  • Writer
    • David Simkins
  • Stars
    • Elisabeth Shue
    • Maia Brewton
    • Keith Coogan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chris Columbus
  • Writer
    • David Simkins
  • Stars
    • Elisabeth Shue
    • Maia Brewton
    • Keith Coogan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 169User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos3

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    Elisabeth Shue in Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
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    Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, and Anthony Rapp in Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
    Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, and Anthony Rapp in Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
    Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, and Anthony Rapp in Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
    Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, and Anthony Rapp in Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
    Elisabeth Shue, Keith Coogan, and Anthony Rapp in Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
    Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, and Anthony Rapp in Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
    Keith Coogan and Linda Sorensen in Adventures in Babysitting (1987)

    Top cast

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    Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue
    • Chrisas Chris
    Maia Brewton
    Maia Brewton
    • Saraas Sara
    Keith Coogan
    Keith Coogan
    • Bradas Brad
    Anthony Rapp
    Anthony Rapp
    • Darylas Daryl
    Calvin Levels
    Calvin Levels
    • Joe Gippas Joe Gipp
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Dawsonas Dawson
    • (as Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio)
    Penelope Ann Miller
    Penelope Ann Miller
    • Brendaas Brenda
    George Newbern
    George Newbern
    • Danas Dan
    John Ford Noonan
    John Ford Noonan
    • Pruittas Pruitt
    Bradley Whitford
    Bradley Whitford
    • Mikeas Mike
    Ron Canada
    Ron Canada
    • Graydonas Graydon
    John Davis Chandler
    John Davis Chandler
    • Bleakas Bleak
    • (as John Chandler)
    Dan Ziskie
    Dan Ziskie
    • Mr. Andersonas Mr. Anderson
    Allan Aarons
    • Janitor #1as Janitor #1
    Marcia Bennett
    Marcia Bennett
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Rummy Bishop
    • Janitor #2as Janitor #2
    David Blacker
    • Cleminskias Cleminski
    Lolita Davidovich
    Lolita Davidovich
    • Blondeas Blonde
    • (as Lolita David)
    • Director
      • Chris Columbus
    • Writer
      • David Simkins
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    Chris Parker agrees to babysit after her boyfriend, Mike Todwell, stands her up. Expecting a dull evening, she settles down with three kids for a night of TV...and boredom. But when her frantic friend, Brenda, calls and pleads to be rescued from the bus station in downtown Chicago, the evening soon explodes into an endless whirl of hair raising adventures. Chris and the kids leave their safe suburban surroundings and head for the heart of the big city, never imagining how terrifyingly funny their expedition will become. —Anonymous
    • babysitter
    • babysitting
    • teenage protagonist
    • female protagonist
    • teen movie
    • 146 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A lifetime of fun in just one night.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bradley Whitford was allowed to use his own Camaro for the movie. It has the license plate "SO COOL," the actual license plate Bradley had on his car.
    • Goofs
      On Sara's skate, her first name is spelled as "Sarah". In the end credits, it is spelled "Sara".
    • Quotes

      Albert Collins: Nobody leaves this place without singing the blues.

    • Crazy credits
      Shot of the thug who chased the little girl outside of skyscraper whimpering about being stuck out there.
    • Alternate versions
      When aired on television, even on The Disney Channel, the scene where Brad calls Thor a homo was changed to where he now calls him a weirdo.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Full Metal Jacket/Spaceballs/Roxanne/Benji the Hunted (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Babysitting Blues
      Lyrics by Mark Mueller

      Music by Robert Kraft

      Performed by Albert Collins, Billy Branch (uncredited), Maia Brewton (uncredited), Keith Coogan (uncredited), Anthony Rapp (uncredited), and Elisabeth Shue (uncredited)

      Produced by Robert Kraft

      Courtesy of Alligator Records

    User reviews169

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    A really sweet and innocent comedy about a girl who babysits but has to take a tour downtown.
    This is a really funny movie because you never really know where it's going. Basically everything that happens in it happens by accident. It's not only funny but also exciting if you aren't that old. I think it's great.

    It sort of reminds me about "Afterhours" (starring Griffin Dunne) but this is the family version of that movie. Anything can happen during a crazy night or so it seems. Elisabeth Shue is good in this movie and everyone in it seems to have had a good time making it. If you just want to see a cute movie which makes you feel good , or if you've had enough of over-dramatic epics , action that blows you out of your seat and bloody horror movies , check this out. It's sweet , funny , lovable and adventurous all at the same time. If you don't like it , there are more than enough of violence out there for you.
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    5
    • simspace
    • Jan 16, 2005

    FAQ1

    • Why is Chris wearing a dress on the movie cover?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 3, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Nacht der Abenteuer
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Silver Screen Partners III
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,368,475
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,901,297
      • Jul 5, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $34,368,475
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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