The Sitter
A checked-out babysitter’s attempt to chase a late-night hookup becomes a reckless New York City run-in with criminals and unexpected responsibility.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- profane
- irreverent
- chaotic
- late night viewing
- comedy marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film recycled and poorly executed, with weak gags, an overfamiliar plot, and a formulaic lead performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Noah begins as a slacker who accepts babysitting reluctantly, then must protect and manage three children during a chaotic night.
Noah leaves the house to pursue a sexual encounter and becomes entangled in a dangerous New York City adventure involving a drug lord.
The film is classified as a black comedy and carries an R rating while centering on drugs, sexual motives, and criminal pursuit.
Noah's babysitting assignment exposes his self-centered priorities and places him in charge of Blithe, Slater, and Rodrigo.
Films like The Sitter, and why
Adventures in Babysitting
Shares an adult slacker protagonist, profane humor, and an escalating urban misadventure built around irresponsible behavior.
Pineapple Express
Combines stoner comedy energy, criminal entanglements, and a fast-moving night across New York City.
Bad Santa
Features an immature young adult forced into responsibility while navigating chaotic comic danger and unconventional companions.
Movie Details
- Director
- David Gordon Green
- Release Date
- 2011-12-09
- Runtime
- 81 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (1048)
Cast
- Jonah Hill
- Landry Bender
- Max Records
- Kevin Hernandez
- Ari Graynor
- Sam Rockwell
- Kylie Bunbury
- Erin Daniels
- D.W. Moffett
- JB Smoove
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Sitter about?
- A checked-out babysitter’s attempt to chase a late-night hookup becomes a reckless New York City run-in with criminals and unexpected responsibility.
- What is The Sitter like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Sitter as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Sitter violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Sitter as mild.
- What did critics think of The Sitter?
- Critics broadly found the film recycled and poorly executed, with weak gags, an overfamiliar plot, and a formulaic lead performance.
- Which films are like The Sitter?
- Films with a similar feel include Adventures in Babysitting, Pineapple Express, and Bad Santa.
- How long is The Sitter?
- The Sitter runs 81 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Sitter?
- In United States, The Sitter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
