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Adventures in Babysitting

    Comedy
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Jul 1, 1987
Rated PG-13

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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  • Directors
  • Revenue$34,368,475
  • Budget
    $7,000,000
  • Vote Average
    6.9
  • Vote Count
    658
  • Popularity
    33
  • Language
    English
  • Origin Country
    US

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    • Cast

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    Elisabeth Shue
    Chris Parker
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    Maia Brewton
    Sara Anderson
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    Keith Coogan
    Brad Anderson
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    Anthony Rapp
    Daryl Coopersmith
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    Calvin Levels
    Joe Gipp
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    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Dawson / 'Thor'
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    Penelope Ann Miller
    Brenda
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    George Newbern
    Dan Lynch
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    John Ford Noonan
    John Pruitt
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    Bradley Whitford
    Mike Todwell
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    Ron Canada
    Greydon
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    John Davis Chandler
    Bleak
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    Dan Ziskie
    Mr. Anderson
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    Allan Aarons
    Janitor #1
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    Marcia Bennett
    Nurse
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    Rummy Bishop
    Janitor #2
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    David Blacker
    Cleminski
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    Lolita Davidovich
    Blonde
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    John Dee
    Old Man
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    Monica Devereux
    Teenage Runaway
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    Clarke Devereux
    Gangster at Table
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    Richard Rebiere
    Friend
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    Rick Goldman
    Adulterer
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    Deryck Hazel
    Maitre D'
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    John Hemphill
    Drunk at Party
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    Frank Hill
    El Train Attendant
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    Philip Honey
    Jock
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    Clark Johnson
    Black Gang Leader
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    Maryann Kelman
    Passenger
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    Kirsten Kieferle
    Sesame
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    Peter Lavender
    Hot Dog Vendor
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    Kevin Lund
    Huge Guy
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    Southside Johnny
    Band Leader at Frat Party
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    Allan Merovitz
    Man with Gun
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    Sam Moses
    Dr. Nuhkbane
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    Les Nirenberg
    Fat Man
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    Juan Ramírez
    Chicano Leader
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    Diane Robin
    Nurse
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    Sandi Ross
    Bag Lady
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    Charlene Shipp
    Mrs. Pruitt
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    Sandra Shuman
    Mrs. Parker
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    Linda Sorensen
    Mrs. Anderson
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    Walter Woodson
    Gang Member
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    Jaap Broeker
    Maitre'D (uncredited)
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    Billy Branch
    Harmonica Player (uncredited)
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    Albert Collins
    Self (uncredited)
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    Jordan-Patrick Marcantonio
    Boy on Street (uncredited)
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    David Simkins
    Frat Boy with Playboy (uncredited)
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    Andrew Shue
    Extra (uncredited)

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    Reviews

    (1)
    Wuchak
    RELEASED IN 1987 and directed by Chris Columbus, “Adventures in Babysitting” (aka "A Night on the Town") is a teen dramedy about 17 year-old babysitter, Chris (Elisabeth Shue), from the suburbs of Chicago who has no choice but to take the siblings she’s babysitting (Keith Coogan & Maia Brewton) and their friend (Anthony Rapp) into the big city whereupon they have many misadventures. Penelope Ann Miller plays Chris’ geeky friend (at the bus station), Calvin Levels a car thief, John Davis Chandler the main heavy and George Newbern a helpful college dude with eyes for Chris. I was surprised at how entertaining this movie is. It has the tone of an Indiana Jones flick, but with teen protagonists and taking place in a modern USA city. The Thor element was a unique surprise and the little girl is cute and spry. The protagonists are likable and you can sense the warmth in their relationships, e.g. Brad’s infatuation with Chris. Unfortunately, the movie fumbles the ball on the female front a little bit. There are quality women in the cast, for sure, but the director never milks these resources for their worth (and I’m not tawkin’ bout nudity or sleaze). Take Shue, for example (who was 21 during filming); she’s dressed in a looong sweater or jacket that covers her figure the entire film. Compare this with her role in “The Karate Kid” (1984) where her beauty is well displayed and tastefully so. THE FILM RUNS 1 hour & 42 minutes and was shot in Toronto and the Chicago area. WRITER: David Simkins GRADE: B+/A-