Movies Like Adventures in Babysitting (1987)

Adventures in Babysitting is a 1987 comedy film from Chris Columbus with a MovieMagicScore of 6.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Halloween Ends and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Comedy

Halloween Ends

2022

Four years after the events of Halloween in 2018, Laurie has decided to liberate herself from fear and rage and embrace life. But when a young man is accused of killing a boy he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that will force Laurie to finally confront the evil she can’t control, once and for all.

6.1

MagicScore

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

1986

After high school slacker Ferris Bueller successfully fakes an illness in order to skip school for the day, he goes on a series of adventures throughout Chicago with his girlfriend Sloane and best friend Cameron, all the while trying to outwit his wily school principal and fed-up sister.

7.6

MagicScore

Think Like a Man Too

2014

All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.

6.4

MagicScore

The Sweetest Thing

2002

Christina's love life is stuck in neutral. After years of avoiding the hazards of a meaningful relationship, one night while club-hopping with her girlfriends, she meets Peter, her perfect match. Fed up with playing games, she finally gets the courage to let her guard down and follow her heart, only to discover that Peter has suddenly left town. Accompanied by Courtney, she sets out to capture the one that got away.

5.6

MagicScore

Thor: Ragnarok

2017

Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.

7.6

MagicScore

Thor: Love and Thunder

2022

After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.

6.4

MagicScore

Thor

2011

Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

6.8

MagicScore

Troll Hunter

2010

A group of students investigates a series of mysterious bear killings, but learns that there are much more dangerous things going on. They start to follow a mysterious hunter, learning that he is actually a troll hunter.

6.7

MagicScore

Thor: The Dark World

2013

Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

6.5

MagicScore

#10

Uncle Buck

1989

Buck Russell, a lovable but slovenly bachelor, suddenly becomes the temporary caretaker of his nephew and nieces after a family emergency. His freewheeling attitude soon causes tension with his older niece Tia, loyal girlfriend Chanice and just about everyone else who crosses his path.

6.8

MagicScore

#11

Beverly Hills Cop III

1994

When his boss is killed, Detroit cop Axel Foley finds evidence that the murderer had ties to a California amusement park called Wonder World. Returning to sunny Beverly Hills once more, Foley reunites with Detective Billy Rosewood to solve the case. Along with Billy's new partner, Detective Jon Flint, they discover that Wonder World is being used as a front for a massive counterfeiting ring.

5.9

MagicScore

#12

Nightbitch

2024

A woman, thrown into the stay-at-home routine of raising a toddler in the suburbs, slowly embraces the feral power deeply rooted in motherhood, as she becomes increasingly aware of the bizarre and undeniable signs that she may be turning into a dog.

5.8

MagicScore

#13

The Kid

1921

A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.

8.1

MagicScore

#14

The Other Woman

2014

After discovering her boyfriend is married, Carly soon meets the wife he's been cheating on. And when yet another affair is discovered, all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on the three-timing SOB.

6.4

MagicScore

#15

My Best Friend's Girl

2008

Lovestruck Dustin is dating Alexis, his ideal girlfriend, but when she dumps him for coming on too strong, Dustin takes drastic measures to win her back. He asks his best friend Tank to take her on the worst rebound date imaginable - his side job - so that she will come running back to him, and Tank reluctantly agrees. However, Alexis is more than a match for Tank's shock tactics and he begins to really fall for her, leaving him torn between loyalty to Dustin and his growing attraction toward Alexis.

5.6

MagicScore

#16

Crossroads

2002

After eight years apart, three childhood friends - Lucy, Kit, and Mimi - rediscover their friendship on a cross-country trip. With barely a plan, practically no money but plenty of dreams, the girls catch a lift with Mimi's handsome friend Ben in his convertible. Along the way they not only gather experiences that will change their lives, but they also discover how important it is to hold onto their hearts' desires.

5.2

MagicScore

#17

Captive

2015

Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.

5.7

MagicScore

#18

Jackson County Jail

1976

A young woman stumbles into a nightmare land of hijacking and humiliation while driving cross-country from California to New York.

5.5

MagicScore

#19

Fender Bender

2016

In a small New Mexico town, teenager Hilary gets into a fender bender and innocently exchanges her personal information with the other driver, a terrifying and bizarre serial killer who stalks the country’s endless miles of roads and streets with his old rusty car, hungrily searching for his next unsuspecting victim.

5.0

MagicScore

#20

Accepted

2006

A high school slacker who's rejected by every school he applies to opts to create his own institution of higher learning, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, on a rundown piece of property near his hometown.

6.4

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Adventures in Babysitting?

The top films similar to Adventures in Babysitting by MovieMagicScore are Halloween Ends (6.1), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (7.6), Think Like a Man Too (6.4). Each shares comedy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Adventures in Babysitting worth watching?

Adventures in Babysitting holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.9/10 from 716 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Adventures in Babysitting?

Adventures in Babysitting (1987) is a comedy film directed by Chris Columbus, starring Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan.

Where can I find more recommendations like Adventures in Babysitting?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Adventures in Babysitting

This ranked list pairs Adventures in Babysitting (1987), a comedy film from Chris Columbus, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Elisabeth Shue take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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