Adventures in Babysitting (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1987, Adventures in Babysitting is a comedy film directed by Chris Columbus, running about 102 minutes. “She thought babysitting was easy money - until she started hanging out with the Andersons.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Adventures in Babysitting stars Elisabeth Shue as Chris Parker, Maia Brewton as Sara Anderson, Keith Coogan as Brad Anderson and Anthony Rapp as Daryl Coopersmith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Adventures in Babysitting has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adventures in Babysitting page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adventures in Babysitting tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adventures in Babysitting (1987)?
- In US, Adventures in Babysitting is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Adventures in Babysitting worth watching?
- Adventures in Babysitting holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Adventures in Babysitting?
- Adventures in Babysitting stars Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp and Calvin Levels.
- When was Adventures in Babysitting released?
- Adventures in Babysitting was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.