Drama · United States of America · 2008 · 1h 28m

The Babysitters

The Babysitters poster
Director
David Ross
Cast
John Leguizamo as Michael Beltran Katherine Waterston as Shirley Lyner Cynthia Nixon as Gail Beltran Andy Comeau as Jerry Tuchman Denis O'Hare as Stan Lyner Lauren Birkell as Melissa Rowan
Crew
Michael McDonough — Director of Photography Zene Baker — Editor Chad Fischer — Original Music Composer David Ross — Writer Jennifer Dubin — Producer Jason Dubin — Producer
Tagline

These girls mean business.

Synopsis

Seventeen-year-old Shirley is a good student who works as a babysitter in order to make money for college. One night Michael, a father Shirley works for, confesses he's unhappy with married life. Shirley has a crush on Michael, and seizes this moment to kiss him. Michael is so happy he presents Shirley with a big tip, which gives her an idea. Shirley plans to make extra money by setting up her teenage friends with other unhappy fathers.

Trailer The Babysitters — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
daughteradulteryhigh schoolbabysitterbusiness ideacabinstatutory rapetrainprostitutionolder man younger woman relationshipdrugsteenage sexuality
Key Collaborators
David Ross Director Michael McDonough Director of Photography Zene Baker Editor Chad Fischer Original Music Composer David Ross Writer Jennifer Dubin Producer Jason Dubin Producer Kathy DeMarco Producer Cora Olson Producer John Leguizamo Producer Ray Kluga Production Design Daphne Javitch Costume Design
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