#31: Adventures in Babysitting
Set Piece: Crain Communications Building
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Production Budget: $7 million*
Fans of Adventures in Babysitting will remember the Crain Communications Building, where the youngest sibling had a daring escape. It’s a real spot, standing tall in Chicago’s skyline with its distinctive flat top. This 39-story skyscraper, reaching 582 feet, was finished just a few years before it stole the show in the movie.
The film rocked the box office in 1987, bringing in $34.4 million. Everyone couldn’t stop buzzing about that thrilling final scene, making it a classic ’80s comedy favorite. And with such an iconic location, it’s no wonder fans still love to reminisce about the adventure.