PG-13

Adventures in Babysitting

She thought babysitting was easy money - until she started hanging out with the Andersons.

1987 • 102 min • Comedy

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

783 reviews

69 Audience · 783 · 100%

When a high schooler’s night of babysitting turns into an urban misadventure, she and her charges face car thieves, criminals, and unexpected challenges. This 80s comedy offers plenty of thrills and laughs as they navigate the city after dark. It’s a wild ride that teaches them about resilience and unlikely friendships.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Characters held at gunpoint
Brief implied peril with a knife
Some minor swearing

What it models well

Resourcefulness in a crisis
Importance of friendship
Overcoming obstacles together

Talk about it after

How quickly things can go wrong
Trusting your instincts in difficult situations
The unexpected kindness of strangers

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Adventures in Babysitting. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.