Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
"No rules. No curfews. No baths. No nagging. No pulse."
Originally released in 1991. Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead is a comedy/family film. directed by Stephen Herek.
Starring Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, and John Getz
Synopsis
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
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (469 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$25.2M
2.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $25,196,249
Production Companies
- Cinema Plus
- Douglas
- Mercury
- Outlaw Productions
- HBO Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead about?
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 th...
Who directed Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was directed by Stephen Herek.
How long is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead released?
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was released on June 7, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?
The main cast of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead includes Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, John Getz, Josh Charles, Keith Coogan.
Is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead worth watching?
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 469 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.