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Feature film — 1987

Adventures in Babysitting (1987)

6.91h 42mComedy

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.

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Silver Screen Partners III / Touchstone Pictures

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Director: Chris Columbus

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Cast & crew

Elisabeth Shue as Chris

Elisabeth Shue

Chris

Keith Coogan as Brad

Keith Coogan

Brad

Maia Brewton as Sara

Maia Brewton

Sara

Anthony Rapp as Daryl

Anthony Rapp

Daryl

John Davis Chandler as Bleak

John Davis Chandler

Bleak

Calvin Levels as Joe Gipp

Calvin Levels

Joe Gipp

Penelope Ann Miller as Brenda

Penelope Ann Miller

Brenda

George Newbern as Dan

George Newbern

Dan

John Ford Noonan as Pruitt

John Ford Noonan

Pruitt

Bradley Whitford as Mike

Bradley Whitford

Mike

Ron Canada as Graydon

Ron Canada

Graydon

Vincent D'Onofrio as Dawson

Vincent D'Onofrio

Dawson

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