Babysitting

Marc Schaudel hires Franck, a cautious, straight-laced employee, to look after his son Remy for one night. Franck is about to turn 30 this weekend, and Remy is a spoiled kid who wants to push limits. What should be a simple babysitting gig quickly spirals into chaos as the two disappear from the house, leaving Marc and his wife Claire waking up to a police inquiry and a living room in shambles. A camera found among leftovers becomes a clue driving the investigation, as the authorities and the parents try to reconstruct the events of the night and understand what happened to Franck and Remy. The film keeps the tone light by layering misunderstandings with energetic chase scenes.

Directed by Nicolas Benamou and Philippe Lacheau, Babysitting is a fast paced Parisian comedy built from an original script by Pierre Lacheau, Julien Arruti, and Tarek Boudali. The film leans on energetic, improv friendly performances from its lively cast.

The film grossed roughly 20.3 million dollars worldwide on a budget of 3.4 million, earning strong profits and helping establish a commercially successful French comedy franchise across Europe and beyond. It enjoyed a solid domestic run, topping French box office charts during its opening weekend.

The film became a hit in France and overseas, making the cast recognizable faces and helping define a playful, party-ready approach to French comedy. Its chaotic energy influenced how lighthearted misadventure is marketed, and in markets beyond France it helped raise the profile of its ensemble.

Critics generally welcomed its fast pace and the team’s chemistry, even as some reviews noted familiar gag structures. The movie probes themes of growing up and taking responsibility while turning a routine babysitting job into a wild test of improvisation and teamwork. Audiences appreciated the chemistry and the way it balances humor with moments of genuine warmth.