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The Babysitters is a drama film released in 2007 and directed by David Ross. It stars Katherine Waterston as Shirley, John Leguizamo as Michael, and Cynthia Nixon as Michael's wife Gail.
The film revolves around Shirley, a high school student who works as a babysitter for various families in her neighborhood. One night, while babysitting for Michael and Gail, Michael confesses his unhappiness with Gail and his marriage. Shirley, who has a crush on Michael, impulsively kisses him, which Michael reciprocates.
Feeling guilty about their actions, Michael tries to make it up to Shirley by giving her a big tip. This inspires Shirley to come up with a business idea - setting up her teenage friends with other unhappy fathers in order to make extra money. Shirley and her friends begin to promote their services through flyers and word of mouth, and soon they have a growing client base of middle-aged married men.
As the business grows, Shirley becomes more and more emotionally invested in her affairs with the fathers, especially Michael. However, things start to unravel when one of the fathers becomes too possessive, and Gail discovers the truth about her husband's infidelity.
The film explores themes of power dynamics, adolescent sexuality, and the consequences of crossing boundaries. It received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its nuanced portrayal of a taboo subject and others criticizing it for its problematic depiction of underage girls engaging in sexual acts with older men.
The film revolves around Shirley, a high school student who works as a babysitter for various families in her neighborhood. One night, while babysitting for Michael and Gail, Michael confesses his unhappiness with Gail and his marriage. Shirley, who has a crush on Michael, impulsively kisses him, which Michael reciprocates.
Feeling guilty about their actions, Michael tries to make it up to Shirley by giving her a big tip. This inspires Shirley to come up with a business idea - setting up her teenage friends with other unhappy fathers in order to make extra money. Shirley and her friends begin to promote their services through flyers and word of mouth, and soon they have a growing client base of middle-aged married men.
As the business grows, Shirley becomes more and more emotionally invested in her affairs with the fathers, especially Michael. However, things start to unravel when one of the fathers becomes too possessive, and Gail discovers the truth about her husband's infidelity.
The film explores themes of power dynamics, adolescent sexuality, and the consequences of crossing boundaries. It received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its nuanced portrayal of a taboo subject and others criticizing it for its problematic depiction of underage girls engaging in sexual acts with older men.