The Babysitters
Directed by David Ross
Starring John Leguizamo, Katherine Waterston, Cynthia Nixon, Andy Comeau, Denis O'Hare, Lauren Birkell, Louisa Krause, Halley Wegryn Gross, Ann Dowd, Spencer Treat Clark
Sad / low
ExhaustedSeventeen-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.
- Original language
- English
- Screenplay
- David Ross
- Music
- Chad Fischer
- Cinematography
- Michael McDonough
- Cast
- Andy Comeau, Denis O'Hare, Lauren Birkell, Louisa Krause, Halley Wegryn Gross, Ann Dowd, Spencer Treat Clark, Jason Dubin, Ethan Phillips
Updated July 22, 2026
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