Adventures in Babysitting
“She thought babysitting was easy money - until she started hanging out with the Andersons.”
Synopsis
When plans with her boyfriend fall through, high school senior Chris Parker ends up babysitting the Anderson kids, Brad and Sara. What should be a quiet night in, however, turns into a series of ridiculous exploits, starting when they leave the house to pick up Chris' friend Brenda. Soon, Brad's buddy Daryl is involved, and the group must contend with car thieves, blues musicians and much more.
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Adventures in Babysitting (1987) Theatrical Trailer [4K]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-31
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Elisabeth Shue
Chris
Keith Coogan
Brad
Maia Brewton
Sara
Anthony Rapp
Daryl
John Davis Chandler
Bleak
Calvin Levels
Joe Gipp
Penelope Ann Miller
Brenda
George Newbern
Dan
John Ford Noonan
Pruitt
Bradley Whitford
Mike
Ron Canada
Graydon
Vincent D'Onofrio
Dawson
Dan Ziskie
Mr. Anderson
Allan Aarons
Janitor #1
Marcia Bennett
Nurse
Rummy Bishop
Janitor #2
David Blacker
Cleminski
Lolita Davidovich
Blonde
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 6, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.91x
+$27.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Screenplay & Story
- David Simkins
- Original Score
- Michael Kamen
- Original Title
- Adventures in Babysitting
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.4M
- Production Studios
- Silver Screen Partners III, Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Columbus
David Simkins
Michael Kamen
Ric Waite
Fredric Steinkamp, William Steinkamp
Debra Hill, Lynda Obst
Department Leadership Roster
David Simkins
Writer
Chris Columbus
Director
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Debra Hill
Producer
Lynda Obst
Producer
Branko Racki
Stunt Coordinator
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor
William Steinkamp
Editor
William Mesa
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ric Waite
Director of Photography
Todd Hallowell
Production Design
Judith R. Gellman
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adventures in Babysitting
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Adventures in Babysitting about?
When plans with her boyfriend fall through, high school senior Chris Parker ends up babysitting the Anderson kids, Brad and Sara. What should be a quiet night in, however, turns into a series of ridiculous exploits, starting when they leave the house to pick up Chris' friend Brenda. Soon, Brad's buddy Daryl is involved, and the group must contend with car thieves, blues musicians and much more.
Who directed Adventures in Babysitting?
Adventures in Babysitting was directed by Chris Columbus.
Who stars in Adventures in Babysitting?
The principal cast of Adventures in Babysitting includes Elisabeth Shue, Keith Coogan, Maia Brewton, Anthony Rapp, John Davis Chandler.
When was Adventures in Babysitting released and how long is it?
Adventures in Babysitting was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Adventures in Babysitting?
Adventures in Babysitting had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $34.4M at the worldwide box office (4.91 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Adventures in Babysitting?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adventures in Babysitting was composed by Michael Kamen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Adventures in Babysitting?
Adventures in Babysitting holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).