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Adventures in Babysitting (1987)

Film · 1987 · 102 min · PG-13 · Comedy

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

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.

Directed by Chris Columbus

Starring Elisabeth Shue, Keith Coogan, Maia Brewton, Anthony Rapp, John Davis Chandler, Calvin Levels, Penelope Ann Miller, George Newbern

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In cinemas1 July 1987
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First release anywhere1 July 1987

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