Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead 1991
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Gummy
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SplatSue 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
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Swell
as Rose Lindsey
as Gus
as Bryan
as Kenny
as Mom
as Bruce
as Cathy
as Carolyn
as Mrs. Sturak
Director:
Writer:
Neil Landau, Tara Ison
Stars:
Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, John Getz, Josh Charles, Keith Coogan, Concetta Tomei, David Duchovny, Kimmy Robertson, Jayne Brook, Eda Reiss Merin,
Genres:
Comedy,Family
Release Date:
1991 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
105 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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TI
Cast
as Swell
as Rose Lindsey
as Gus
as Bryan
as Kenny
as Mom
as Bruce
as Cathy
as Carolyn
as Mrs. Sturak
as Walter
as Melissa
as Zach
as Lizard
as Mole
as Hellhound
as Skull
as Jill
as Tess
as Becky
as Katrina
as Nicole
as Franklin
as Temp
as Mailroom Clerk
as Lunch Waiter
as Dinner Waiter
as Pam
as Mr. Egg
as Dr. Permutter
as Officious Clerk
as Delivery Man
as Umpire
as Pretty Little Leaguer
as Howard
as Musician #1
as Musician #2
as Liza
as Dolly
as Marilyn
as Mortuary Worker
as Mortuary Worker
as Animated Babysitter (voice)
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