Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (2024) | Movie

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead movie

🎬 Title: Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead

Respect your elders.

Story: Seventeen-year-old Tanya’s plans for a relaxed summer take an unexpected turn when her overworked mom heads off to a wellness retreat, leaving Tanya and her three siblings in the care of a grumpy and outdated babysitter. When the babysitter unexpectedly passes away, the kids find themselves short on cash and hesitant to interrupt their mom’s much-needed break. This leads Tanya to step up by getting a job. She pretends to be an adult and lands a position as an executive assistant at a fashion company, immediately immersing herself in the complexities of adulthood and responsibility.

⭐ Rating: 5.7 (36 votes)

📅 Release date: 2024-04-12

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 39m

🎭 Genres: Comedy

🎬 Director: Wade Allain-Marcus

✍️ Writers: Chuck Hayward, Neil Landau, Tara Ison

🌍 Producing Countries: United States of America

🏢 Production Companies: Treehouse Pictures, SMiZE Productions, Spiral Stairs Entertainment, BET+

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👥 Cast: Simone Joy Jones (Tanya), Nicole Richie (Rose), Donielle T. Hansley Jr. (Kenny), Ayaamii Sledge (Melissa), Carter Young (Zack), Miles Fowler (Bryan), Iantha Richardson (Caroline), Patricia Williams (Mom), June Squibb (Mrs. Sturak), Tyriq Withers (Rock)

Editor’s note: In short, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (2024) successfully embraces its comedic essence without becoming clichéd. Under Wade Allain-Marcus’s direction, the film maintains a consistent pace and a vibrant sense of setting. The performances, particularly from Simone Joy Jones, Nicole Richie, and Donielle T. Hansley Jr., add depth to the narrative. With a runtime of 1h 39m, it fits the storyline well. While reviews are mixed, it’s best approached with the right mindset for humor and atmosphere. The tagline—“Respect your elders”—captures the film’s central theme. If the premise intrigues you, definitely add it to your watchlist.

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