Movie Information
Overall Rank: 10071
Average Rating: 2.3/4
# of Ratings: 115
Theatrical Release Date: 06/07/1991
Language: English
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Stephen Herek
Actors: Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, John Getz, Josh Charles, Keith Coogan, Concetta Tomei
Plot: A single mother leaves her five children in care of an elderly, vicious babysitter. The five are horrified, until she dies of a heart attack the first night. They take care of the body, only to realize they left all of the summer money with it. Now the eldest daughter, Sue Ellen, has to fake a resume to a fashion company in order to support the family. -- Chris Kavan
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Rating of
3/4
Indyfreak - wrote on 05/27/2023
Snarky teen comedy that acts like a combo between 'HOME ALONE' and 'WORKING GIRL'. The dramatic elements don't work as well as the comedy. But luckily it's funny. Christina Applegate shines in this movie as a sassy teenager who has to grow up fast and take care of her 4 mischievous siblings while their mother is away on vacation. To the point where she fakes her resume and gets a job at a major company. There are a few funny supporting roles by Joanna Cassidy as her boss, John Getz as a sleazy coworker, and David Duchovny as a jealous coworker.
Rating of
2.5/4
sapien - wrote on 03/13/2010
I think this movie set the record for the world's longest title ever... in the world!
Rating of
4/4
frenchfreyteetor - wrote on 03/08/2008
By far this is one of my favorite movies of all time. We had this movie on VHS when I was growing up and I watched it so many times the picture was all grainy and not great to watch anymore. Luckily I found it in one of cheap bins on DVD, telling you how many other people think this is a great movie. :) I think the idea that a young girl could help run a fashion company is what made me fall in love with this movie. See this one and let me know what you think.
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