The read
Audiences rate it 21 points higher than critics do. Most of the 3,273 2000s drama movies in this catalog score higher. It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Shirley is a good student who works as a babysitter in order to make money for college. One night Michael, a father Shirley works for, confesses he's unhappy with married life. Shirley has a crush on Michael, and seizes this moment to kiss him. Michael is so happy he presents Shirley with a big tip, which gives her an idea. Shirley plans to make extra money by setting up her teenage friends with other unhappy fathers.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic35/100
Audiences rate it 21 points higher than critics do.
556 audience votes
Key crew
- David RossDirector
- David RossWriter
- Chad FischerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John LeguizamoMichael Beltran
- Katherine WaterstonShirley Lyner
- Cynthia NixonGail Beltran
- Andy ComeauJerry Tuchman
- Denis O'HareStan Lyner
- Lauren BirkellMelissa Rowan
- Louisa KrauseBrenda Woodberg
- Halley Wegryn GrossNadine Woodberg
- Ann DowdTammy Lyner
- Spencer Treat ClarkScott Miral
- Jason DubinGeorge
- Ethan PhillipsMark Wessler
Stills
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Themes
daughteradulteryhigh schoolbabysitterbusiness ideacabinstatutory rapetrainprostitutionolder man younger woman relationshipdrugsteenage sexuality