The Babysitters

2008 · 1h28 · Film

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

Ideal when you feel… Sad / low

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.

Updated July 22, 2026

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