Adventures in Babysitting

Adventures in Babysitting

102 mins | Comedy | July 1, 1987

When plans with her boyfriend fall through, high school senior Chris Parker ends up babysitting the Anderson kids, Brad and Sara. What should be a quiet night in, however, turns into a series of ridiculous exploits, starting when they leave the house to pick up Chris' friend Brenda. Soon, Brad's buddy Daryl is involved, and the group must contend with car thieves, blues musicians and much more.

Adventures in Babysitting

102 mins | Comedy | July 1, 1987

Adventures in Babysitting
When plans with her boyfriend fall through, high school senior Chris Parker ends up babysitting the Anderson kids, Brad and Sara. What should be a quiet night in, however, turns into a series of ridiculous exploits, starting when they leave the house to pick up Chris' friend Brenda. Soon, Brad's buddy Daryl is involved, and the group must contend with car thieves, blues musicians and much more.
IMDb rating 6.9
Producers Silver Screen Partners III, Touchstone Pictures
Original title Adventures in Babysitting
Directors Chris Columbus
Writers David Simkins

Cast

Elisabeth Shue

as Chris Parker

Maia Brewton

as Sara Anderson

Keith Coogan

as Brad Anderson

Anthony Rapp

as Daryl Coopersmith

Calvin Levels

as Joe Gipp

Vincent D'Onofrio

as Dawson / 'Thor' (as Vincent Phillip D’Onofrio)

George Newbern

as Dan Lynch

John Ford Noonan

as John Pruitt

Bradley Whitford

as Mike Todwell

Ron Canada

as Greydon

Dan Ziskie

as Mr. Anderson

Allan Aarons

as Janitor #1

Marcia Bennett

as Nurse

Rummy Bishop

as Janitor #2

David Blacker

as Cleminski

Lolita Davidovich

as Blonde

John Dee

as Old Man

Monica Devereux

as Teenage Runaway

Clarke Devereux

as Gangster at Table

Richard Rebiere

as Friend

Rick Goldman

as Adulterer

Deryck Hazel

as Maitre D'

John Hemphill

as Drunk at Party

Frank Hill

as El Train Attendant

Philip Honey

as Jock

Clark Johnson

as Black Gang Leader

Maryann Kelman

as Passenger

Kirsten Kieferle

as Sesame

Peter Lavender

as Hot Dog Vendor

Kevin Lund

as Huge Guy

Southside Johnny

as Band Leader at Frat Party

Allan Merovitz

as Man with Gun

Sam Moses

as Dr. Nuhkbane

Les Nirenberg

as Fat Man

Juan Ramírez

as Chicano Leader

Diane Robin

as Nurse

Sandi Ross

as Bag Lady

Charlene Shipp

as Mrs. Pruitt

Sandra Shuman

as Mrs. Parker

Linda Sorensen

as Mrs. Anderson

Walter Woodson

as Gang Member

Jaap Broeker

as Maitre'D (uncredited)

Billy Branch

as Harmonica Player (uncredited)

Albert Collins

as Self (uncredited)

Jordan-Patrick Marcantonio

as Boy on Street (uncredited)

David Simkins

as Frat Boy with Playboy (uncredited)

Andrew Shue

as Extra (uncredited)