The read
A Balasaur Score of 48 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, Metacritic 35/100. 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. Streaming on Prime.
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
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
