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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991)
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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
Cast
Christina Applegateas Swell
Joanna Cassidyas Rose
John Getzas Gus
Josh Charlesas Bryan
Keith Cooganas Kenny
Concetta Tomeias Mom
David Duchovnyas Bruce
Kimmy Robertsonas Cathy
Jayne Brookas Carolyn
Eda Reiss Merinas Mrs. Sturak
Robert Hy Gormanas Walter
Danielle Harrisas Melissa
Christopher Pettietas Zach
Chris Claridgeas Lizard
Facts
| Release date | June 7, 1991 |
| Runtime | 105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 1991 average of 107 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Family |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $10,000,000 |
| Box office | $25,196,249 (2.5× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0101757 |
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Questions
How long is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 513 votes, which places it #62 of 67 films released in 1991 in this index (top 9%) and #2089 among 2922 comedy titles.
Who directed Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was directed by Stephen Herek. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), Rock Star (2001), Afterlife of the Party (2021).
Who stars in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?
Christina Applegate as Swell; Joanna Cassidy as Rose; John Getz as Gus; Josh Charles as Bryan; Keith Coogan as Kenny; Concetta Tomei as Mom.
What is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/37110.
