Adventures in Babysitting

In this 1987 comedy directed by Chris Columbus, a seemingly routine babysitting job turns into a night of unexpected adventure for a high school senior named Chris Parker, played by Elisabeth Shue. When her friend Brenda calls for help from a downtown bus station, Chris reluctantly takes the kids she’s babysitting on a rescue mission. The night spirals into a series of comedic misadventures involving car thieves, a blues club, and a run-in with a mobster. The film is notable for its blend of humor and action, and it marked the directorial debut of Columbus, who would later become known for his work on the “Home Alone” and “Harry Potter” series. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.