Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
1991, English. Directed by Stephen Herek.
No rules. No curfews. No baths. No nagging. No pulse.
Sue Ellen Crandell is a teenager eagerly awaiting her mother's summer-long absence. While the babysitter looks after her rambunctious younger siblings, Sue Ellen can party and have fun. But then the babysitter abruptly dies, leaving the Crandells short on cash. Sue Ellen finds a sweet job in fashion by lying about her age and experience on her résumé. But, while her siblings run wild, she discovers the downside of adulthood
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 514 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 June 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Neil Landau, Tara Ison
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $25M
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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead: quick answers
Is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 514 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead on?
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?
If you liked Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, try Adventures in Babysitting, The Spy Next Door, St. Vincent.
Who directed Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead?
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was directed by Stephen Herek and stars Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, John Getz.