Adventures in Babysitting Facts, Trivia, Actors, Actresses, and Composers

Adventures in Babysitting is a 1987 American comedy film written by David Simkins, directed by Chris Columbus, and starring Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp, Penelope Ann Miller, Bradley Whitford, and a brief cameo by blues singer/guitarist Albert Collins. Although it is set in Oak Park and Chicago, Illinois, with much of the action taking place in the city itself, the movie was filmed primarily in Toronto. After her boyfriend, Mike Todwell , cancels their anniversary date, 17-year-old Chris Parker volunteers to babysit for the Andersons' children, 15-year-old Brad ...
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Release date:	June 19, 1987
Directed by:	Chris Columbus
Rated:
Runtime:	102 Minutes
Producer:	Debra Hill, Lynda Obst
Editor:	William Steinkamp, Fredric Steinkamp
Music by:	Michael Kamen
Cinematography:	Ric Waite
Screenplay by:	David Simkins, Elizabeth Faucher
Genre:	Adventure, Comedy, Thriller, Action

Cast of Adventures in Babysitting

Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio

Thor

Born:June 30, 1959

Age:52

Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio

Dawson

Born:June 30, 1959

Age:52

Penelope Ann Miller

Brenda

Born:January 13, 1964

Age:48

Elisabeth Shue

Chris Parker

Born:October 6, 1963

Age:48

Bradley Whitford

Mike Todwell

Born:October 10, 1959

Age:52

Lolita Davidovich

Sue Ann

Born:July 15, 1961

Age:50

Film director of Adventures in Babysitting

Chris Columbus

Born: September 10, 1958

Age: 53

Education: New York University

Chris Joseph Columbus is an American film director, Oscar nominated producer and screenwriter. Columbus had his largest success with the first two films in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, along with Home Alone, the last...
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Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief	2010	Fantasy
I Love You Beth Cooper	2009	Comedy
Rent	2005	Musical
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets	2002	Adventure
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone	2001	Adventure
Bicentennial Man	1999	Science Fiction
Stepmom	1998
Nine Months	1995	Comedy
Mrs. Doubtfire	1993	Comedy
Mrs. Doubtfire 2	1993	Comedy
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York	1992	Thriller
Only the Lonely	1991	Comedy
Home Alone	1990	Children's
Heartbreak Hotel	1988	Comedy
Adventures in Babysitting	1987	Adventure

Filming locations for Adventures in Babysitting

Chicago

Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois and the third most populous city in the United States after New York City and Los Angeles. The city has around 2.7 million residents. Its metropolitan area, sometimes called "Chicagoland", is the third largest in the United States, with...
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Toronto

Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
Who distributed the motion picture, "Adventures in Babysitting"?
A:
Touchstone Pictures was the film's distributor.
Q:
When was the film "Adventures in Babysitting" released?
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The film premiered in July, 1987.
Q:
Who were the stars of the motion picture, "Adventures in Babysitting"?
A:
Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp, Calvin Levels and Vincent D'Onofrio played roles in the film.
Q:
The motion picture, "Adventures in Babysitting" is in what genre?
A:
It is categorized as... Adventure and Comedy.
Q:
Who were the producers of the movie, "Adventures in Babysitting"?
A:
Debra Hill and Lynda Obst were the movie's producers.
Q:
What locations were selected to film scenes in the movie Adventures in Babysitting?
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Locations used to film the movie include Chicago and Toronto.
Q:
Which director created the film "Adventures in Babysitting"?
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Chris Columbus was the motion picture's director.
Q:
What is the rating of the film, "Adventures in Babysitting"?
A:
The movie is rated PG-13 (USA).
Q:
Which screenwriter wrote the movie Adventures in Babysitting?
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David Simkins wrote the script for the film.
Q:
What is the runtime of the film "Adventures in Babysitting"?
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The total time for the film is 102 minutes.