The Babysitters(2008)
These girls mean business.
The Babysitters Synopsis
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 Babysitters (2008) is a drama film directed by David Ross, released on May 9, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars John Leguizamo, Katherine Waterston, Cynthia Nixon and Andy Comeau. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 554 ratings.
- Director:
- David Ross
- Writers:
- David Ross
- Producers:
- John Leguizamo, Jennifer Dubin, Cora Olson
- Cinematographer:
- Michael McDonough
- Composer:
- Chad Fischer
- Production:
- Upload Films, Forensic Films, O.D.D. Entertainment, Rebel Films
- Revenue:
- $44,852
- Status:
- Released
The Babysitters (2008) Trailer
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The Babysitters Cast & Crew
Main 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
Ann Dowd
as Tammy Lyner
Spencer Treat Clark
as Scott Miral
Jason Dubin
as George
Ethan Phillips
as Mark Wessler
Key crew
Directed by David Ross, written by David Ross, produced by John Leguizamo, Jennifer Dubin and Cora Olson.
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The Babysitters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 554 ratings.
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The Babysitters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Babysitters online?
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The Babysitters (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Babysitters?
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The main cast of The Babysitters (2008) includes John Leguizamo, Katherine Waterston, Cynthia Nixon, Andy Comeau and Denis O'Hare. The film was directed by David Ross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Babysitters released?
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The Babysitters was released on May 9, 2008 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Babysitters worth watching?
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The Babysitters (2008) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 554 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Babysitters?
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Yes. The official The Babysitters trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.