Adventures in Babysitting
Adventures in Babysitting

Adventures in Babysitting

2016Movie95 minEnglish

Two teen rival babysitters, Jenny and Lola, team up to hunt down one of their kids who accidentally ran away into the big city without any supervision.

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IMDb4.4/10
Google Users55%
Director: John SchultzGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Two very different teenage girls, one an aspiring photographer and the other a budding chef, accidentally swap places due to a mix-up with a babysitting agency. Each finds themselves in a bizarre and unexpected situation, leading to a chaotic night in the city as they try to get back to their original assignments. Along the way, they encounter a series of comical mishaps and learn to appreciate each other's strengths.

Critical Reception

This Disney Channel Original Movie received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on slapstick humor. Audiences, particularly younger viewers, found it to be an entertaining and lighthearted family film, though it didn't achieve the iconic status of the original 1987 film.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on comedic mishaps and a fish-out-of-water premise.
  • While entertaining for its target audience, it lacks the originality and depth of the original.
  • Sabrina Carpenter and Sofia Carson offer charming performances that anchor the chaotic plot.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a fun and lighthearted watch, appreciating the chemistry between the lead actresses and the comedic situations. Some viewers felt it was a bit formulaic and predictable, but overall it was considered enjoyable family entertainment.

Fun Fact

This film is a remake of the 1987 film of the same name, but instead of two teenage girls, the original featured a high school student helping her friend with a desperate phone call.

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One night, two babysitters, five kids and various adventures! Now its Maya's (Sabrina Carpenter) turn after Riley's (Rowan Blanchard) 'Invisible Sister'. I'm referring the two best friends from 'Girl Meets World'. This film saw a delayed...