# Where to watch The Babysitter (1980) in the UK

> The Babysitter (1980) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 10 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1980  
**Runtime:** 96 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.9/10  
**Genres:** TV Movie, Thriller, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 10 May 2026 (2026-05-10T16:37:53.583Z)  

## Synopsis

Overprotective mother Liz Benedict meets 18-year-old orphan Joanna Redwine and hires her as house help and live-in companion to rambunctious daughter Tara. Liz's husband Jeff isn't too thrilled with the arrangement, and his fears soon prove justified when Joanna begins to manipulate everyone and to slowly destroy the family. Meanwhile, next-door neighbor Dr. Linquist investigates and discovers Joanna has a disturbing past.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Babysitter in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Babysitter in the UK?**

The Babysitter (1980) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is The Babysitter on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Babysitter is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/276530/the-babysitter-1980
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/kXcq9ISs9gtsgmVXIm9RBk9kl56.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/276530/the-babysitter-1980.json

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