The Baby-Sitters Club (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Baby-Sitters Club |
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Melanie Mayron |
| Produced by | Peter O. Almond Jane Startz Marc Abraham Thomas Bliss |
| Written by | Dalene Young |
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| Music by | David Michael Frank |
| Cinematography | Willy Kurant |
| Editing by | Christopher Greenbury |
| Studio | Columbia Pictures Beacon Pictures |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| Release date(s) | August 18, 1995 |
| Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6.5 million |
| Money made | $9.6 million |
The film The Baby-Sitters Club came out in 1995. It's a fun movie about a group of friends who start a babysitting business. The movie was directed by Melanie Mayron. It's based on the popular book series by Ann M. Martin. The story follows the girls during one exciting summer in their made-up town of Stoneybrook, Connecticut. The movie was filmed in California, in cities like Los Angeles.
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What the Movie is About
Kristy Thomas is the leader of "The Baby-Sitters Club." She decides to start a summer day camp for all their young clients. Her best friend, Mary Anne Spier, and Mary Anne's stepsister, Dawn Schafer, offer their backyard for the camp. All the club members – Kristy, Mary Anne, Dawn, Claudia Kishi, Stacey McGill, Mallory Pike, and Jessi Ramsey – promise to watch the kids carefully.
Kristy's Family Secret
Kristy faces a challenge when she meets her father. He had left her family seven years ago and started a new family. Kristy isn't sure how to tell her friends and family about this. She only tells Mary Anne, who helps her keep the secret.
Kristy promises to help Claudia study for a science test. But because she is spending time with her father, Kristy can't keep her promise. The club members and some of their clients later perform a rap song to cheer Claudia on. She needs to pass her test to avoid repeating the eighth grade. If she fails, she might have to leave the club.
Stacey's New Crush
Stacey has a crush on Luca, who is 17 years old. As they spend time together, Stacey finds it hard to tell him about her age. This problem comes up when they go to a club in New York City. A security guard won't let Stacey in because she is too young. Luca is surprised to learn Stacey is only 13.
Meanwhile, Dawn has a problem with their neighbor, Mrs. Haberman. Mrs. Haberman gets annoyed by all the camp activities happening next door.
Kristy's Birthday and Surprises
Kristy's 13th birthday arrives. She plans to go to an amusement park with her father. She promises her friends she will still make it to her own party. Kristy goes to meet her father, but he doesn't show up. She starts walking home.
Suddenly, her friends arrive in Luca's car. Mary Anne had told them about Kristy's father. Luca drives the girls to Mallory's parents' cabin. They surprise Kristy with a birthday cake.
As Stacey says goodbye to Luca, he tells her he will return to Stoneybrook next year. Stacey is happy and tells him she will be 14 then. They share a quick kiss before Luca leaves.
A Gift for the Neighbor
To make up for the noise, the girls give Mrs. Haberman their greenhouse. Kristy then sees something amazing happen. Jackie Rodowsky hits his first home run in baseball. The ball accidentally hits Cokie Mason, who is sitting in a tree nearby.
Cast
- Schuyler Fisk as Kristy Thomas
- Rachael Leigh Cook as Mary Anne Spier
- Larisa Oleynik as Dawn Schafer
- Tricia Joe as Claudia Kishi
- Bre Blair as Stacey McGill
- Stacey Linn Ramsower as Mallory Pike
- Zelda Harris as Jessi Ramsey
- Vanessa Zima as Rosie Wilder
- Christian Oliver as Luca
- Brooke Adams as Elizabeth Thomas-Brewer
- Bruce Davison as Watson Brewer
- Jess Needham as Karen Brewer
- Ellen Burstyn as Mrs. Haberman
- Peter Horton as Patrick Thomas
- Asher Metchik as Jackie Rodowsky
- Austin O'Brien as Logan Bruno
- Marla Sokoloff as Cokie Mason
- Aaron Michael Metchik as Alan Gray
- [[]] as Becca Ramsey
- [[]] as Suzi Barrett
Soundtrack
| The Baby-Sitters Club: Music from the Motion Picture | |
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| Soundtrack album by
Various Artists
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| Released | August 8, 1995 |
| Genre | Pop rock |
| Length | 32:49 |
| Label | Sony Wonder/Columbia Records |
| Producer | Caulfields, Caulfields, Mike Denneen, Jermaine Dupri, David Michael Frank, Richard Gottehrer, Jeffrey Lesser, Paul McKercher, James McVay, Kevin Moloney, Brendan O'Brien, G. Marq Roswell, David Russo, Manuel Seal, Jr., Todd Smallwood, Brad Wood |
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The Baby-Sitters Club: Music from the Motion Picture is a soundtrack album. It was released on August 8, 1995.
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| 1. | "Summertime" | Moonpools & Caterpillars | 2:50 |
| 2. | "Say It" | Clouds | 2:11 |
| 3. | "Hannah, I Locked You Out" | The Caulfields | 3:13 |
| 4. | "Let Me Know" | Xscape | 3:42 |
| 5. | "Hold On" | Sun 60 | 4:40 |
| 6. | "Everything Changes" | Matthew Sweet | 3:50 |
| 7. | "Don't Leave" | Ben Lee | 1:59 |
| 8. | "Step Back" | Letters to Cleo | 2:34 |
| 9. | "Daddy's Girl" | Lisa Harlow Stark | 3:54 |
| 10. | "Girl-Girlfriend" | BSC | 3:56 |
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Total length:
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32:49 | ||
