The Baby-Sitters Club

About The Baby-Sitters Club

The Baby-Sitters Club is a light-hearted, family-friendly film released in 1995, based on Ann M. Martin's popular book series of the same name. The movie follows the lives of a group of friends who operate their own babysitting service - 'The Baby-Sitters Club.' The plot thickens as the summer vacation progresses, with the girls attempting to balance their business, personal lives, and a secret about one of the club members.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Melanie Mayron and was produced by Jane Startz and Peter O. Almond. The screenplay was written by Dalene Young. The production companies involved were Columbia Pictures and Scholastic Productions.

Actors

• Schuyler Fisk as Kristy Thomas: Fisk masterfully plays the role of the club's president, dealing with her complicated family dynamics.
• Bre Blair as Stacey McGill: Blair portrays Stacey, the club's treasurer battling with her secret illness.
• Rachael Leigh Cook as Mary Anne Spier: Cook embodies the shy and soft-spoken secretary of the group.
• Tricia Joe as Claudia Kishi: Joe interprets Claudia, the club's vice president, who also grapples with her academic struggles.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is based on a popular book series with the same title by Ann M. Martin.
• Zelda Harris was replaced by Tricia Joe as Claudia Kishi, making her the only recasting choice from the 1990 TV show based on the same books.
• Most of the club members' parents in the movie are played by couples in real life.

Quotes

• "In an emergency, you'll be surprised at what all you can pull out of a formally organized bag." - Mary Anne Spier
• "We spend most of our lives getting over high school. Most people don't get that till after they're out. So, congratulate yourselves, you're ahead of the game." - Kristy's mom
• "Kristy, she's your friend, she needs you. It doesn't matter who's right or wrong." - Kristy's stepdad

Music, Soundtrack

• "Goodbye to You" by Lisa Loeb
• "B-A-B-Y-S-I-T-T-E-R" by One Fine Day
• "Forever Young" by B.E. Taylor