The Babysitter
1980, English. Directed by Peter Medak.
She drove the mother mad. She seduced the father. Now, what's going to happen to little Tara?
Overprotective mother Liz Benedict meets 18-year-old orphan Joanna Redwine and hires her as house help and live-in companion to rambunctious daughter Tara. Liz's husband Jeff isn't too thrilled with the arrangement, and his fears soon prove justified when Joanna begins to manipulate everyone and to slowly destroy the family. Meanwhile, next-door neighbor Dr. Linquist investigates and discovers Joanna has a disturbing past.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 28 November 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jennifer Miller
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The Babysitter runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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The Babysitter is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Babysitter on?
The Babysitter isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 November 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Babysitter?
If you liked The Babysitter, try Flowers in the Attic, Seeds of Yesterday, The Truth About Emanuel.
Who directed The Babysitter?
The Babysitter (1980) was directed by Peter Medak and stars Patty Duke, William Shatner, Quinn Cummings.