The Babysitters 2008
“These girls mean business.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Director
- David Ross
- Networks
- Upload Films, Forensic Films, O.D.D. Entertainment
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Babysitters?
The Babysitters is a 2007 American drama film written and directed by David Ross. The story centers on seventeen-year-old Shirley, a diligent student who babysits to save money for college.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- May 9, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Upload Films, Forensic Films, O.D.D. Entertainment
- Revenue
- $44,852
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 548 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~88 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Upload Films, Forensic Films, O.D.D. Entertainment
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Overview
The Babysitters is a 2007 American drama film written and directed by David Ross. The story centers on seventeen-year-old Shirley, a diligent student who babysits to save money for college. While working for a local family, she encounters Michael, a married father who expresses dissatisfaction with his domestic life. After developing a crush on him, Shirley takes advantage of the situation when Michael shows interest, leading to an intimate moment that results in a large tip. Inspired by this encounter, Shirley devises a plan to expand her babysitting services into something more lucrative by connecting other teenage girls with dissatisfied married men. The film explores themes of adolescence, sexuality, and economic motivation within suburban settings. It features a cast including John Leguizamo, Katherine Waterston, and Cynthia Nixon. The movie was released in 2007 but is sometimes associated with the following year due to its distribution timeline.
Should you watch it?
“A high school student begins a risky business venture after an encounter with a local father.”
- engaging premise
- character-driven narrative
- uncomfortable themes
Watch it if you enjoy dramas exploring unconventional teenage choices and moral complexities.
The film contains mature themes regarding relationships and boundaries that may not be suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film about?
It follows a student who starts a business involving her friends and local fathers.
Who is the main character?
The story centers on a seventeen-year-old student named Shirley.
Why does Shirley start her business?
She wants to earn extra money for college.
How does the business begin?
It starts after an intimate moment between Shirley and a father she works for.
What is the nature of the business?
Shirley sets up her teenage friends with unhappy fathers.
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