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The Babysitters

The Babysitters

The Babysitters

The Babysitters

These girls mean business.

2008•1h 28m•

★6.0(539 ratings)

Drama

Overview

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.

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Main Cast

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Michael Beltran

Katherine Waterston

Katherine Waterston

Shirley Lyner

Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

Gail Beltran

Andy Comeau

Andy Comeau

Jerry Tuchman

Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare

Stan Lyner

Lauren Birkell

Lauren Birkell

Melissa Rowan

Louisa Krause

Louisa Krause

Brenda Woodberg

Halley Wegryn Gross

Halley Wegryn Gross

Nadine Woodberg

Ann Dowd

Ann Dowd

Tammy Lyner

Spencer Treat Clark

Spencer Treat Clark

Scott Miral

Jason Dubin

Jason Dubin

George

Ethan Phillips

Ethan Phillips

Mark Wessler

Full Crew

Direction

Director: David Ross
First Assistant Director: Urs Hirschbiegel
Second Assistant Director: Jason Graham
Script Supervisor: Stephanie A. Marquardt
Second Unit Director: Jason Dubin
Second Second Assistant Director: Andrew Cesana

Writing

Writer: David Ross

Production

Local Casting: Stephanie Holbrook
Associate Producer: Ilan Arboleda
Production Supervisor: Jimmy Price
Production Office Coordinator: Susan T. Parsons
Extras Casting: Rita Powers
Extras Casting: Sean Powers

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Chad Fischer
Music Supervisor: Jim Black
Sound Mixer: Noah Timan
Boom Operator: Chris Fondulas
Boom Operator: Teferra McKenzie
Foley Artist: Brian Vancho

Cinematography

Camera Operator: David Waldman
First Assistant Camera: Eddie Rodriguez
Second Assistant Camera: Elisa Vasquez
Still Photographer: Jessica Miglio
Steadicam Operator: Alec Jarnagin
Key Grip: Vadim Frumin

Editing

Additional Editor: Cara Silverman
Additional Editor: Christopher Kroll
Color Timer: Lance Spindler
Editor: Zene Baker

Art Direction

Production Design: Ray Kluga
Art Department Coordinator: Alanna Levy
Set Decoration: Mila Khalevich
Leadman: Peter DeCurtis
Property Master: Leni Calas
Assistant Property Master: Joe Coppola

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Daphne Javitch
Wardrobe Supervisor: Amy Pickering
Set Costumer: Colleen McTigue
Assistant Costume Designer: Kim Korba
Assistant Costume Designer: Aneikit Bonnel
Key Makeup Artist: Suzanne DeSimone

Keywords

daughteradulteryhigh schoolbabysitterbusiness ideacabinstatutory rapetrainprostitutionolder man younger woman relationshipdrugsteenage sexualityunhappy marriage

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "These girls mean business."

#2

The film grossed $44.9K at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 88 minutes (1h 28m).

#4

The film was directed by David Ross.

#5

The screenplay was written by David Ross.

#6

The score was composed by Chad Fischer.

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Cinematography was handled by Michael McDonough.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0796302.

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Rating

6.0/10

Average

539 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Babysitters

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Revenue:

$44,852

Production Companies:

Upload Films

Forensic Films

O.D.D. Entertainment

Rebel Films