The Sitter

About The Sitter (2011)

"The Sitter" is a 2011 American comedy film directed by David Gordon Green and produced by Michael De Luca. The film follows a suspended college student, Noah, who, after being coerced into babysitting the three children of a woman his mother is trying to impress, finds himself in a world of chaos and danger.

Making / Production

Filming took place in the wider area of New York City. The film was released by 20th Century Fox and was produced in collaboration with Michael De Luca Productions and Rough House Pictures.

Actors

• Jonah Hill as Noah Griffith: A suspended college student, Hill's character is comically irresponsible, a trait he portrays with great humor and charisma.
• Max Records as Slater Pedulla: Slater is the most sensitive of the three children; Records showcases his character's complexity with great delicacy.
• Landry Bender as Blithe Pedulla: Bender plays the precocious Blithe who is obsessed with celebrity culture.
• Kevin Hernandez as Rodrigo Pedulla: Hernandez plays the role of the rebellious and troublesome adopted child Rodrigo.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first R-rated film of Jonah Hill as a lead.
• The film was largely shot in chronological order.
• The original script for the movie was written to be set in the 80s.

Awards

While "The Sitter" didn't gather any significant award nominations or wins, its unique blend of comedy and chaos has earned it a dedicated fanbase.

Quotes

• "I'll just pretend like this isn't the worst night of my life!"
• "No! I'll tell you what's up! You three lunatics ruined my life!"
• "You did a good job. These kids love you."

Music, Soundtrack

• “Runnin’” by Pharcyde
• “Apache” by Incredible Bongo Band
• “Children’s Story” by Slick Rick
• "Evil" by Stevie Wonder
• "We Are the Champions" by Queen