Big Daddy
Nature called. Look who answered.
1999 • 93 min • Comedy · Drama
Synopsis
A lazy law school grad adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend, but everything doesn't go as planned. Now he's forced to grow up while navigating the challenges of fatherhood.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 65 Audience · 3623 · 100%
A lazy law school graduate adopts a young boy to impress his girlfriend, but soon finds himself facing the unexpected challenges of fatherhood. He learns to take responsibility while navigating unconventional parenting and growing up himself.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Frequent crude humor and bodily function jokes
- Some instances of mild bullying and name-calling
- Portrayal of a child exposed to adult situations
What it models well
- Responsibility and maturity
- Unconditional love
- Empathy and understanding
Talk about it after
- What makes someone a good parent?
- The importance of taking responsibility for your actions
- How to handle unconventional family situations
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Top billed cast
Director: Dennis Dugan • Crew: Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler, Steve Franks, Steve Franks
Trailers & clips
Big Daddy Trailer HD
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.5/10 (3,623)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $34,200,000
- Box office
- $234,801,895
- IMDb
- tt0142342
