The Babysitters

The Babysitters

These girls mean business.

Directed by David Ross

Produced by Upload Films, Forensic Films

200888 min6.0 / 10

A dark drama about teenage girls exploited through a transactional sexual arrangement with adult men, exploring the moral and legal consequences of predatory relationships.

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.

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  • Does The Babysitters end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Babysitters easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Babysitters violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Babysitters sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Babysitters scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity78

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise56

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Babysitters

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Babysitters, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Babysitters, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Babysitters, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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