Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
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- PG-13
- 1h 42min
- Adventure, Comedy
- 03 Jul 1987 (USA)
- Movie
A babysitter must battle her way through the big city after being stranded there with the kids she's looking after.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Elisabeth Shue | ... |
Chris
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| Maia Brewton | ... |
Sara
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| Keith Coogan | ... |
Brad
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| Anthony Rapp | ... |
Daryl
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| Calvin Levels | ... |
Joe Gipp
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| Vincent D'Onofrio | ... |
Dawson
(as Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio)
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| Penelope Ann Miller | ... |
Brenda
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| George Newbern | ... |
Dan
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| John Ford Noonan | ... |
Pruitt
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| Bradley Whitford | ... |
Mike
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| Ron Canada | ... |
Graydon
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| John Davis Chandler | ... |
Bleak
(as John Chandler)
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| Dan Ziskie | ... |
Mr. Anderson
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Allan Aarons | ... |
Janitor #1
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| Marcia Bennett | ... |
Nurse
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Rummy Bishop | ... |
Janitor #2
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David Blacker | ... |
Cleminski
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| Lolita Davidovich | ... |
Blonde
(as Lolita David)
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| John Dee | ... |
Old Man
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Monica Devereux | ... |
Teenage Runaway
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Clarke Devereux | ... |
Gangster at Table
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| Rick Goldman | ... |
Adulterer
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Deryck Hazel | ... |
Maitre D'
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John Hemphill | ... |
Drunk at Party
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Frank Hill | ... |
El Train Attendant
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| Philip Honey | ... |
Jock
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| Clark Johnson | ... |
Black Gang Leader
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Maryann Kelman | ... |
Passenger
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| Kirsten Kieferle | ... |
Sesame
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Peter Lavender | ... |
Hot Dog Vendor
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Kevin Lund | ... |
Huge Guy
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| Southside Johnny Lyon | ... |
Band Leader at Frat Party
(as Southside Johnny)
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Allan Merovitz | ... |
Man with Gun
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| Sam Moses | ... |
Dr. Nuhkbane
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Les Nirenberg | ... |
Fat Man
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Juan Ramírez | ... |
Chicano Leader
(as Juan Ramirez)
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Richard Rebiere | ... |
Friend
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| Diane Robin | ... |
Nurse
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| Sandi Ross | ... |
Bag Lady
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Charlene Shipp | ... |
Mrs. Pruitt
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Sandra Shuman | ... |
Mrs. Parker
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| Linda Sorensen | ... |
Mrs. Anderson
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Walt Woodson | ... |
Gang Member
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Billy Branch | ... |
Harmonica Player (uncredited)
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| Jaap Broeker | ... |
Maitre'D (uncredited)
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| Albert Collins | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Jordan-Patrick Marcantonio | ... |
Boy on Street (uncredited)
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| Andrew Shue | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| David Simkins | ... |
Frat Boy with Playboy (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Chris Columbus | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| David Simkins | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Debra Hill | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Lynda Obst | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Michael Kamen | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Ric Waite | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Fredric Steinkamp | ... | (edited by) |
| William Steinkamp | ... | (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Michael Pacek | ... | second assistant editor |
| Robin Russell | ... | first assistant editor |
| Karl F. Steinkamp | ... | first assistant editor (as Karl Steinkamp) |
| Michael T. Wilson | ... | second assistant editor (as Mike Wilson) |
Casting By
| Janet Hirshenson | ... | (casting by) |
| Jane Jenkins | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Todd Hallowell | ||
Art Direction by
| Barbara Dunphy | ||
Set Decoration by
| Daniel Loren May | ... | (as Dan May) |
Costume Design by
| Judith R. Gellman | ||
Makeup Department
| Bryan Charbonneau | ... | hair stylist (as Bryan Charboneau) |
| Linda Gill | ... | makeup artist |
| Robyn Goldman | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| David Coatsworth | ... | production manager |
| Issy Shabtay | ... | production supervisor |
| John G. Wilson | ... | unit production manager: Chicago |
| Jayne Armstrong | ... | post-production supervisor (uncredited) |
| Daniel J. Heffner | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ann-Marie Ferney-Tellez | ... | third assistant director (as Anne-Marie Ferney) |
| Todd Hallowell | ... | second unit director |
| Madeleine Henrié | ... | second assistant director (as Madeleine Henrie) |
| Tony Lucibello | ... | first assistant director / first assistant director: Chicago |
| Robert J. Wilson | ... | second assistant director: Chicago |
Art Department
| Tory Bellingham | ... | assistant property master |
| Bill Harman | ... | construction coordinator |
| Gregory P. Keen | ... | assistant art director (as Gregory Keen) |
| Matthew Lammerich | ... | scenic artist |
| Don Miloyevich | ... | property master |
| Robert S. Smith | ... | carpenter |
| Tom Southwell | ... | illustrator |
| Eve Cauley | ... | leadperson: Chicago (uncredited) |
| Anthony Joseph Fatigato | ... | stand-by painter: Chicago (uncredited) |
| Drew Struzan | ... | poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Richard Friedman | ... | adr editor (as Dick Friedman) |
| David W. Gray | ... | stereo sound consultant: dolby |
| David J. Hudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David M. Ice | ... | sound editor |
| Roxanne Jones | ... | sound editor |
| Fred Judkins | ... | supervising sound editor |
| David Lee | ... | sound mixer |
| Tom C. McCarthy | ... | supervising sound editor (as Tom McCarthy) |
| Mel Metcalfe | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Howard Neiman | ... | sound editor (as Howard S.M. Neiman) |
| Terry Porter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Steve Switzer | ... | boom operator |
| Don S. Walden | ... | sound editor |
| James Ashwill | ... | foley mixer (uncredited) |
| Jim Borgardt | ... | adr editor (uncredited) |
| Dick Hansen | ... | production sound mixer: second unit (uncredited) |
| Ellen Heuer | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| William Jacobs | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Mary Jo Lang | ... | foley recordist (uncredited) |
| Dan O'Connell | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Greg Orloff | ... | foley mixer (uncredited) |
| John Roesch | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Alicia Stevenson | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Carolyn Tapp | ... | foley recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Bob Hall | ... | special effects technician |
| Michael O'Connor | ... | special effects technician |
| Jim Reischl | ... | special effects technician |
| David Neil Trifunovich | ... | special effects supervisor (as Neil Trifunovich) |
Visual Effects by
| Michael Lloyd | ... | mattes |
| John Coats | ... | visual effects cameraman (uncredited) |
| Tim Donahue | ... | visual effects art director: Introvision (uncredited) |
| William Mesa | ... | visual effects supervisor (uncredited) |
| Rick Rische | ... | matte painter (uncredited) |
| David Stump | ... | visual effects cameraman (uncredited) |
| Marcus Tate | ... | visual effects cameraman (uncredited) |
Stunts
| G.A. Aguilar | ... | stunts (as George Aguilar) |
| Allan Angus | ... | stunts |
| Dan Beckon | ... | stunts |
| Eddie J. Fernandez | ... | stunts (as Eddie Fernandez) |
| James Fierro | ... | stunts |
| Linda J. Gamboney | ... | stunts |
| Jennifer Granger | ... | stunts |
| Mark Harper | ... | stunts |
| Michael Hernandez | ... | stunts |
| Rick LeFevour | ... | stunts |
| Nina Leone | ... | stunts |
| Stacy Logan | ... | stunts |
| Daniel Maldonado | ... | stunts |
| Leslie Munro | ... | stunts |
| Branko Racki | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Alison Reid | ... | stunts |
| Corinne Stafford | ... | stunts |
| Barry Swatuk | ... | stunts |
| Kay Whipple | ... | stunts (as Kay H. Whipple) |
| Rich Wilkie | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alphonse Blumenthal | ... | best boy: Chicago (as Al Blumenthal) |
| Angelo Colavecchia | ... | second assistant camera operator |
| Eugene F. Crededio | ... | gaffer: Chicago |
| David Crone | ... | second camera operator |
| Dennis De La Mata | ... | best boy: Chicago (as Dennis Delamata) |
| Tony Eldridge | ... | best boy |
| Henri Fiks | ... | camera operator |
| Roger Gebhard | ... | first assistant camera operator |
| Ron Gillham | ... | key grip |
| Chris Holmes | ... | gaffer |
| Cal Kohne | ... | dolly grip |
| James Kohne | ... | best boy grip |
| Carlos Medina Jr. | ... | generator operator |
| Bill Pryde | ... | second assistant camera operator |
| Takashi Seida | ... | still photographer |
| Kerry Smart | ... | first assistant camera operator |
| Gillian Stokvis | ... | second assistant camera operator |
| Joseph S. Yario | ... | grip: Chicago (as Joseph J. Yario) |
| Carl Boles | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Paolo Cascio | ... | second assistant camera: second unit (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Deirdre Bowen | ... | casting: Canada |
| Tory Herald | ... | casting assistant |
| Paula Herold | ... | additional casting |
| Michael Hirshenson | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Graham Docherty | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Erla Lank | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Joseph T. Doyle | ... | location manager: Chicago |
| Orest Haba | ... | assistant location manager |
| Keith Large | ... | location manager |
| Ron Gwynne | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Bruce Babcock | ... | additional orchestrator |
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe soloist |
| Christopher Brooks | ... | supervising music editor (as Christopher S. Brooks) |
| Orion Crawford | ... | song transcriber - uncredited |
| Bruce Dukov | ... | musician: violin |
| Mike Gormley | ... | music supervisor: O.S.S. |
| Seth Kaplan | ... | music supervisor: O.S.S. |
| Robert Kraft | ... | Songwriter/Songs Producer |
| Norman Ludwin | ... | musician |
| Mark Mueller | ... | lyricist: songwriter of "Babysitting Blues" |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn |
| Bill Booth | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Lars Clutterham | ... | copyist (uncredited) |
| Vince De Rosa | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Tommy Johnson | ... | musician: tuba (uncredited) |
| Michael Kamen | ... | conductor (uncredited) / orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Alan Kaplan | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| John Moses | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Richard Nash | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Remsen | ... | musician: harp (uncredited) |
| Chet Swiatkowsky | ... | musician: keyboards (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sioux Richards | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Fred Ionson | ... | transportation coordinator |
| John P. McAuliffe | ... | transportation captain: Chicago (as John McAuliffe) |
Additional Crew
| Randi Chernov | ... | assistant: Ms. Hill |
| Janet Damp | ... | assistant: Mr. Columbus |
| Monica Devereux | ... | choreographer |
| Prudence Emery | ... | unit publicist |
| Ann Green | ... | stand-in: Elizabeth Shue |
| Mara McSweeny | ... | production coordinator |
| Phill Norman | ... | title designer: main titles |
| Paul 'Numbers' Steinke | ... | production auditor (as Paul D. Steinke) |
| Ron Annabelle | ... | mechanic (uncredited) |
| Kathy Bond | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Linda Callow | ... | stand-in: Linda Sorenson (uncredited) |
| Lisa S. Girolami | ... | associate production executive (uncredited) |
| Omar McClinton | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Deb K. Oyer | ... | production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Gerry Therrien | ... | animal coordinator (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Raja Gosnell | ... | thank you |
| Haig Manoogian | ... | thank you |
| Stacey Sher | ... | thank you |
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures (presents)
- Silver Screen Partners III (in association with)
Distributors
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1987) (Australia) (theatrical) (as 'A Night on the Town')
- Warner Bros. (1987) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1988) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1988) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1988) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- Gativideo (1988) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Touchstone Home Entertainment (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1990) (United States) (tv)
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (ARD) (1990) (West Germany) (tv)
- Algemene Vereniging Radio Omroep (AVRO) (1992) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Disney Channel (1997) (United States) (tv)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Cartoon Network (2008) (United States) (tv)
- Touchstone Home Entertainment (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Disney Channel (2016) (Germany) (tv)
- Divisa Home Video (2016) (Spain) (DVD)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Disney+ (2019) (Australia) (video) (VOD)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
Special Effects
- Introvision International (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Film Extra Services (extras casting: Canada)
- Illinois Film Commission (special thanks)
- Inter Video (24 frame video services)
- Marvel Entertainment Group (character) (with the participation of)
- Matrix Production Services (location equipment and services)
- Ontario Film Development Corporation (special thanks)
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Segue Music (music editing)
- TAJ Soundworks (foley by)
- Video Options (video playback)
- Walt Disney Sound (sound re-recorded at)
- William F. White International (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Chris Parker agrees to babysit after her boyfriend, Mike Todwell, stands her up. Expecting a dull evening, she settles down with three kids for a night of TV...and boredom. But when her frantic friend, Brenda, calls and pleads to be rescued from the bus station in downtown Chicago, the evening soon explodes into an endless whirl of hair raising adventures. Chris and the kids leave their safe suburban surroundings and head for the heart of the big city, never imagining how terrifyingly funny their expedition will become. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | A lifetime of fun in just one night. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $7,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Bradley Whitford was allowed to use his own Camaro for the movie. It has the license plate "SO COOL," the actual license plate Bradley had on his car. See more » |
| Goofs | On Sara's skate, her first name is spelled as "Sarah". In the end credits, it is spelled "Sara". See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Full Metal Jacket/Spaceballs/Roxanne/Benji the Hunted (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Babysitting Blues See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Shot of the thug who chased the little girl outside of skyscraper whimpering about being stuck out there. See more » |
| Quotes |
Albert Collins:
Nobody leaves this place without singing the blues. See more » |