Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

1991 · 105 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.1 (382 votes)
Dir. Stephen Herek · Starring Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, John Getz, Josh Charles, Keith Coogan, Concetta Tomei · Music David Newman

No rules. No curfews. No baths. No nagging. No pulse.

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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

VIBE

A chaotic, yet ultimately heartwarming, 90s teen romp. Expect hijinks, questionable decisions, and a surprising dose of adulting as a teen navigates responsibility and fashion. Perfect for a nostalgic, feel-good watch.

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