Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead(1991)
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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Synopsis
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
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) is a comedy film directed by Stephen Herek, released on June 7, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, John Getz and Josh Charles. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 502 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Herek
- Writers:
- Neil Landau, Tara Ison
- Producers:
- Brian Reilly, Julia Phillips, Robert Newmyer
- Cinematographer:
- Tim Suhrstedt
- Composer:
- David Newman
- Production:
- Cinema Plus, Mercury/Douglas Films, Outlaw Productions, HBO Films
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $25,196,249
- Status:
- Released
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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christina Applegate
as Swell
Joanna Cassidy
as Rose
John Getz
as Gus
Josh Charles
as Bryan
Keith Coogan
as Kenny
Concetta Tomei
as Mom
David Duchovny
as Bruce
Kimmy Robertson
as Cathy
Jayne Brook
as Carolyn
Eda Reiss Merin
as Mrs. Sturak
Robert Hy Gorman
as Walter
Danielle Harris
as Melissa
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Herek, written by Neil Landau and Tara Ison, produced by Brian Reilly, Julia Phillips and Robert Newmyer.
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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 502 ratings.
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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead online?
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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) is available to stream on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?
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The main cast of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) includes Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, John Getz, Josh Charles and Keith Coogan. The film was directed by Stephen Herek. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead released?
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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was released on June 7, 1991 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead worth watching?
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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 502 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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