The Babysitters
“These girls mean business.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Babysitters - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-01
Top Cast
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John Leguizamo
Michael Beltran
Katherine Waterston
Shirley Lyner
Cynthia Nixon
Gail Beltran
Andy Comeau
Jerry Tuchman
Denis O'Hare
Stan Lyner
Lauren Birkell
Melissa Rowan
Louisa Krause
Brenda Woodberg
Halley Wegryn Gross
Nadine Woodberg
Ann Dowd
Tammy Lyner
Spencer Treat Clark
Scott Miral
Jason Dubin
George
Ethan Phillips
Mark Wessler
Paul Borghese
Cook
Chira Cassel
Health Teacher
Anthony Cirillo
Adam Beltran
Alexandra Daddario
Barbara Yates
Harold Fort
Doug
Alexie Gilmore
Jill
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 9, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 16, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- David Ross
- Original Score
- Chad Fischer
- Original Title
- The Babysitters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $45K
- Production Studios
- Upload Films, Forensic Films, O.D.D. Entertainment, Rebel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Ross
David Ross
Chad Fischer
Michael McDonough
Zene Baker
Robin O'Hara, Scott Macaulay, John Leguizamo, Jennifer Dubin, Chira Cassel
Department Leadership Roster
David Ross
Director
David Ross
Writer
Chad Fischer
Original Music Composer
Elliot Santiago
Stunt Coordinator
Ray Kluga
Production Design
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
Daphne Javitch
Costume Design
John Leguizamo
Producer
Zene Baker
Editor
Jennifer Dubin
Producer
Michael McDonough
Director of Photography
Cora Olson
Producer
Jason Dubin
Producer
Kathy DeMarco
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Babysitters
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What is The Babysitters about?
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.
Who directed The Babysitters?
The Babysitters was directed by David Ross.
Who stars in The Babysitters?
The principal cast of The Babysitters includes John Leguizamo, Katherine Waterston, Cynthia Nixon, Andy Comeau, Denis O'Hare.
When was The Babysitters released and how long is it?
The Babysitters was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did The Babysitters make at the box office?
The Babysitters grossed $45K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Babysitters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Babysitters was composed by Chad Fischer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Babysitters?
The Babysitters holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).