Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) movie poster

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991)

"No rules. No curfews. No baths. No nagging. No pulse."
ThumbScore
👍 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 36% (RT: 36%, MC: 35) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyFamily

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Director
Runtime
1h 45m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (472 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
36%
Metacritic
35
Cast
Joanna Cassidy as Rose Lindsey
John Getz as Gus
Josh Charles as Bryan
Keith Coogan as Kenny
Most people think so. 80% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 472 votes. Critics scored it lower at 36%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Sue Ellen Crandell is a teenager eagerly awaiting her mother's summer-long absence. While the babysitter looks after her rambunctious younger siblings, Sue Ellen can party and have fun. But then the babysitter abruptly dies, leaving the Crandells short on cash. Sue Ellen finds a sweet job in fashion by lying about her age and experience on her résumé. But, while her siblings run wild, she discovers the downside of adulthood Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead is a 1991 comedy, family film directed by Stephen Herek. Sue Ellen Crandell is a teenager eagerly awaiting her mother's summer-long absence. While the babysitter looks after her rambunctious younger siblings, Sue Ellen can party and have fun.

But then the babysitter abruptly dies, leaving the Crandells short on cash. Sue Ellen finds a sweet job in fashion by lying about her age and experience on her résumé. But, while her siblings run wild, she discovers the downside of adulthood.

The film has been rated by 472 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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