Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
English teen film directed by Chris Columbus
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m 102 min
- Released
- 1 July 1987
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Adventures in Babysitting has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 1 July 1987. It is directed by Chris Columbus and stars Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton and Keith Coogan.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Cast
- Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp, Calvin Levels, Vincent D'Onofrio, Penelope Ann Miller, George Newbern, Bradley Whitford, Ron Canada, John Davis Chandler, John Ford Noonan
- Cinematography
- Ric Waite
- Editing
- Fredric Steinkamp
- Music
- Michael Kamen
- Written by
- David Simkins
- Produced by
- Debra Hill, Lynda Obst
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners
- Distribution
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $34.37 million
- Set in
- Chicago
- Filmed in
- Toronto, Chicago
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 1 July 1987
- On OTT
- Disney+ date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Adventures in Babysitting?
Adventures in Babysitting has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes, or 102 min.
When did Adventures in Babysitting release?
Adventures in Babysitting released on 1 July 1987.
Who directed Adventures in Babysitting?
Adventures in Babysitting is directed by Chris Columbus.
Who is in the cast of Adventures in Babysitting?
The cast of Adventures in Babysitting includes Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp, Calvin Levels and Vincent D'Onofrio.
Where can I watch Adventures in Babysitting online?
Adventures in Babysitting streams on Disney+.
How much did Adventures in Babysitting earn at the box office?
Adventures in Babysitting grossed $34.37 million on a budget of $7 million.
What is Adventures in Babysitting rated in the US?
Adventures in Babysitting is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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