The Babysitters (2008) movie poster

The Babysitters (2008)

"These girls mean business."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 60%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 33% (RT: 33%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

Where to Watch

Streaming
Prime Video
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Amazon
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Director
David Ross
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (536 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
33%
Cast
John Leguizamo as Michael Beltran
Katherine Waterston as Shirley Lyner
Cynthia Nixon as Gail Beltran
Andy Comeau as Jerry Tuchman
Denis O'Hare as Stan Lyner
Lauren Birkell as Melissa Rowan
Louisa Krause as Brenda Woodberg
Halley Wegryn Gross as Nadine Woodberg
It's divisive. Only 60% of audiences liked it based on 536 votes. Critics scored it lower at 33%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Seventeen-year-old Shirley is a good student who works as a babysitter in order to make money for college. One night Michael, a father Shirley works for, confesses he's unhappy with married life. Shirley has a crush on Michael, and seizes this moment to kiss him. Michael is so happy he presents Shirley with a big tip, which gives her an idea. Shirley plans to make extra money by setting up her teenage friends with other unhappy fathers. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • David Ross cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2008 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Babysitters is a 2008 drama film directed by David Ross. Seventeen-year-old Shirley is a good student who works as a babysitter in order to make money for college. One night Michael, a father Shirley works for, confesses he's unhappy with married life.

Shirley has a crush on Michael, and seizes this moment to kiss him. Michael is so happy he presents Shirley with a big tip, which gives her an idea. Shirley plans to make extra money by setting up her teenage friends with other unhappy fathers.

The film has been rated by 536 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, The Babysitters 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.

The Babysitters (2008) 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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