Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

17 year old Tanya's plans for a carefree summer are derailed when her stressed-to-the-limit mom takes off for a wellness retreat and puts Tanya and her three siblings in the charge of a crotchety (and racist) old babysitter. The babysitter’s sudden death leaves the kids short on cash and reluctant to pull mom prematurely out of her much-needed R&R, so Tanya is forced to get a job. Posing as an adult, she gets a gig as the executive assistant at a fashion company and overnight is thrust into the world of adulthood and parenting.

  • Released: 2024-04-12
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Stars: Iantha Richardson, June Squibb, Tyriq Withers, Jermaine Fowler, Miles Fowler, Nicole Richie, Gus Kenworthy, Simone Joy Jones, Donielle T. Hansley Jr., Patricia Williams
  • Director: Wade Allain-Marcus
 Comments
  • sandybeard-94725 - 1 July 2024
    Don't believe the negative reviews!
    I don't usually like remakes. But this was one of the better remakes I've seen. I was raised in the 90's and I have seen the original movie many times over, and I must say that this movie did the original justice. It's funny, and enjoyable. The negative reviews written makes me wonder what is the race/ethnicity of the person behind the message...smh...BE YOUR OWN JUDGE if this movie is for you then it's for you, and if it's not then it's not. Plain and simple. But I gave this movie a 10 rating because I laughed, laughed, and those young "black" actors/actresses did a phenomenal job. Awesome film.
  • FeastMode - 12 April 2024
    More of a girl movie than a guy movie
    That headline isn't necessarily a criticism, but my reviews and ratings are subjective. And this movie leans towards a chick flick. There is still some guy humor, as well as jokes that are funny regardless of gender. I laughed a decent amount and there are a few hilarious parts.

    But then it switches back to girl humor. Or a romance plot with EXTENSIVE scenes on dates. There are even life lessons. Again, these aren't necessarily bad things. They're just not why I watch comedy movies.

    I found the lead to be the least funny. But the three younger siblings are hilarious and memorable characters. And the babysitter cracked me up.

    I had an okay time watching this. But it's probably more enjoyable if you like chick flicks or are looking for a date movie.

    (1 viewing, opening Thursday 4/11/2024)