Help Wanted: Kids
Synopsis
When the Burkes loose their jobs in New York, they have to move to Arizona, where Tom has an job-offer in the management of a small company for children's clothing. Unfortunately Tom's new boss Sirus Lovelin turns out to be extremely fond of the traditional American family and automatically assumes Amanda to be housewife and mother - but the Burkes don't even have children! To not offend him, they "hire" two kids they met prowling the streets. When they turn out witty, but nasty and impertinent, the Burkes want to rid themselves of them, but are entangled already too deeply in their lie...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Greenwalt
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Black, Henry Stern
- Original Title
- Help Wanted: Kids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Greenwalt
Stephen Black, Henry Stern
Department Leadership Roster
David Greenwalt
Director
Stephen Black
Writer
Henry Stern
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Help Wanted: Kids about?
When the Burkes loose their jobs in New York, they have to move to Arizona, where Tom has an job-offer in the management of a small company for children's clothing. Unfortunately Tom's new boss Sirus Lovelin turns out to be extremely fond of the traditional American family and automatically assumes Amanda to be housewife and mother - but the Burkes don't even have children! To not offend him, they "hire" two kids they met prowling the streets. When they turn out witty, but nasty and impertinent, the Burkes want to rid themselves of them, but are entangled already too deeply in their lie...
Who directed Help Wanted: Kids?
Help Wanted: Kids was directed by David Greenwalt.
Who stars in Help Wanted: Kids?
The principal cast of Help Wanted: Kids includes Cindy Williams, Bill Hudson, Chad Allen, Hillary Wolf, John Dehner.
When was Help Wanted: Kids released and how long is it?
Help Wanted: Kids was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Help Wanted: Kids?
Help Wanted: Kids holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).