The Sitter (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2011, The Sitter is a comedy film directed by David Gordon Green, running about 81 minutes. “Worst. Babysitter. Ever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Noah, is not your typical entertain-the-kids-no-matter-how-boring-it-is kind of sitter. He's reluctant to take a sitting gig; he'd rather, well, be doing anything else, especially if it involves slacking. When Noah is watching the neighbor's kid he gets a booty call from his girlfriend in the city. To hook up with her, Noah takes to the streets, but his urban adventure spins out of control as he finds himself on the run from a maniacal drug lord.
Who’s in it. The Sitter stars Jonah Hill as Noah Griffith, Ari Graynor as Marisa Lewis, Max Records as Slater Pedulla and Landry Bender as Blithe Pedulla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Sitter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sitter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sitter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sitter (2011)?
- In US, The Sitter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sitter worth watching?
- The Sitter holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sitter?
- The Sitter stars Jonah Hill, Ari Graynor, Max Records, Landry Bender and Kevin Hernandez.
- When was The Sitter released?
- The Sitter was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.