Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

105 mins | Comedy, Family | June 7, 1991

Sue Ellen Crandell is a teenager eagerly awaiting her mother's summer-long absence. While the babysitter looks after her rambunctious younger siblings, Sue Ellen can party and have fun. But then the babysitter abruptly dies, leaving the Crandells short on cash. Sue Ellen finds a sweet job in fashion by lying about her age and experience on her résumé. But, while her siblings run wild, she discovers the downside of adulthood

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

105 mins | Comedy, Family | June 7, 1991

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Sue Ellen Crandell is a teenager eagerly awaiting her mother's summer-long absence. While the babysitter looks after her rambunctious younger siblings, Sue Ellen can party and have fun. But then the babysitter abruptly dies, leaving the Crandells short on cash. Sue Ellen finds a sweet job in fashion by lying about her age and experience on her résumé. But, while her siblings run wild, she discovers the downside of adulthood
IMDb rating 6.3
Producers Mercury, HBO, Cinema Plus, Outlaw Productions (I), Douglas
Original title Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Directors Stephen Herek
Writers Tara Ison, Neil Landau

Cast

Joanna Cassidy

as Rose Lindsey

John Getz

as Gus

Josh Charles

as Bryan

Keith Coogan

as Kenny

David Duchovny

as Bruce

Kimmy Robertson

as Cathy

Jayne Brook

as Carolyn

Eda Reiss Merin

as Mrs. Sturak

Robert Hy Gorman

as Walter

Danielle Harris

as Melissa

Chris Claridge

as Lizard

Jeff Bollow

as Mole

Michael Kopelow

as Hellhound

Wendy Brainard

as Jill

Sarah Buxton

as Tess

Kawena Charlot

as Becky

Laurie Morrison

as Katrina

Deborah Tucker

as Nicole

Sydney Lassick

as Franklin

Michelle Mais

as Temp

Oscar Jordan

as Mailroom Clerk

Marc Epstein

as Lunch Waiter

Jim Holmes

as Dinner Waiter

Cathy Ladman

as Pam

Frank Dent

as Mr. Egg

Bryan Clark

as Dr. Permutter

Steve Ruggles

as Officious Clerk

Randy Pelish

as Delivery Man

E.E. Bell

as Umpire

Kristen Corbett

as Pretty Little Leaguer

Carl Tramon

as Musician #1

Ethan Wilson

as Musician #2

Logan Duncan

as Liza

Christopher Morley

as Marilyn

Robert F. Newmyer

as Mortuary Worker

Brian Reilly

as Mortuary Worker

Dan Castellaneta

as Animated Babysitter (voice)