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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Drama, Adventure
Votes2
DirectorJim Purdy
WritersKenneth Cavander
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsTaking Care of Terrific
About Taking Care of Terrific
14-year-old Enid Crowley hates her name and everything about her boring life. All this changes when she becomes a full-time babysitter to a sheltered boy. The two hook up for some hilarious adventures in the park with a mysterious bag lady and a street musician. With the help of Enid's boyfriend, Seth, they try to give the park dwellers a "special evening," but their good deed backfires and lands them in trouble.
Directed by Jim Purdy, Taking Care of Terrific leans on a strong ensemble — Melvin Van Peebles, Jackie Burroughs, Jo Vannicola — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 1988.
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