R-Rated Comedy Making HBO History: What You Need to Know

ng Jonah Hill managed to achieve this feat with both the standard edition and the unrated “Totally Irresponsible” edition.

Despite its profane content, The Sitter is a modern take on the classic ’80s film Adventures in Babysitting. In this version, Jonah Hill plays Noah, a loser who reluctantly agrees to babysit three troublesome kids. What follows is a chaotic night filled with drug dealing, theft, and even a building explosion.

While The Sitter may not be a cinematic masterpiece, it’s surprisingly entertaining. The addition of the unrated version, where the kids swear back at Noah, adds an extra layer of humor. Not to mention, the casting of Sam Rockwell as the eccentric Drug Lord and JB Smoove as his heavy brings a refreshing energy to the film.

Despite its predictable storyline, The Sitter manages to push the envelope with its edgy humor, especially in the unrated version. Director David Gordon Green’s pivot from comedy to horror might have been unexpected, but it didn’t stop the film from reaching a worldwide box office success and turning a profit through DVD sales.

Now, thanks to HBO Max, both the R-rated and unrated versions of The Sitter are available for viewing. So if you’re in the mood for a raunchy, R-rated comedy with a touch of absurdity, give The Sitter a watch and see for yourself if it lives up to the hype.