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The Babysitters
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The Babysitters

Fri, May 9, 2008
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

Seventeen-year-old Shirley is a good student who works as a babysitter in order to make money for college. One night Michael, a father Shirley works for, confesses he's unhappy with married life. Shirley has a crush on Michael, and seizes this moment to kiss him. Michael is so happy he presents Shirley with a big tip, which gives her an idea. Shirley plans to make extra money by setting up her teenage friends with other unhappy fathers.

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, May 9, 2008
  • PhysicalTue, Sep 16, 2008DVD Release
GB
  • PhysicalMon, May 10, 2010
CA
  • In CinemasTue, Sep 11, 2007Toronto International Film Festival
FR
  • Streaming / DigitalTue, Mar 30, 2021Prime Video
  • PhysicalThu, Dec 2, 2010
DE
  • Streaming / DigitalMon, Mar 14, 2011
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    as Michael Beltran
  • Katherine Waterston
    Katherine Waterston
    as Shirley Lyner
  • Cynthia Nixon
    Cynthia Nixon
    as Gail Beltran
  • Andy Comeau
    Andy Comeau
    as Jerry Tuchman
  • Denis O'Hare
    Denis O'Hare
    as Stan Lyner
  • Lauren Birkell
    Lauren Birkell
    as Melissa Rowan
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