The Babysitters (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, The Babysitters is a drama film directed by David Ross, running about 88 minutes. “These girls mean business.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Babysitters stars John Leguizamo as Michael Beltran, Katherine Waterston as Shirley Lyner, Cynthia Nixon as Gail Beltran and Andy Comeau as Jerry Tuchman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Babysitters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $44.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Babysitters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Babysitters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Babysitters (2008)?
- In US, The Babysitters is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Babysitters worth watching?
- The Babysitters holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Babysitters?
- The Babysitters stars John Leguizamo, Katherine Waterston, Cynthia Nixon, Andy Comeau and Denis O'Hare.
- When was The Babysitters released?
- The Babysitters was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.