Babysitting, the French comedy directed by Philippe Lacheau and Nicolas Benamou, airs Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 9:10 p.m. on W9. released in theaters in 2014, the film features Philippe Lacheau, Gérard Jugnot, Clotilde Courau, Alice David, Tarek Boudali, Julien Arruti and Vincent Desagnat.
Marc, a demanding boss, entrusts his son Rémy to Franck, one of his employees whom he regards as reliable and responsible. But the evening falls on Franck’s 30th birthday. The next morning, the boy and his babysitter have vanished, while the house has been ransacked. A camera found on site then helps piece together the events of that uncontrollable night.
Babysitting uses the found-footage approach in a mainstream comedy: part of the story unfolds through supposedly shot footage by the characters themselves. The film alternates this device with a more conventional direction to track the investigation following the disappearance of Franck and Rémy.
Developed by members of Bande à Fifi and co-written by Philippe and Pierre Lacheau, this feature marks Philippe Lacheau's directorial debut. Premiered ahead of its general release at the Alpe d’Huez International Comedy Film Festival, where it picked up the Audience Award. Its success paved the way for Babysitting 2.
With its brisk pace, visual humor, and a story built around a rediscovered camera, Babysitting speaks to fans of French comedies and caper films. Viewers who enjoy Philippe Lacheau’s universe, from Alibi.com to Épouse-moi mon pote, will find here the actors and the tone that helped drive Bande à Fifi to the big screen.
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