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Big Daddy

Big Daddy

Nature called. Look who answered.

19996.51h 33m

Overview

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.

Directed by Dennis Dugan
Written by Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler, Steve Franks
Produced by Sidney Ganis, Jack Giarraputo
Box OfficeBudget: $34.2MRevenue: $234.8M

Top Cast

Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler

Sonny Koufax

Cole Sprouse

Cole Sprouse

Julian McGrath

Dylan Sprouse

Dylan Sprouse

Julian McGrath

Joey Lauren Adams

Joey Lauren Adams

Layla Maloney

Josh Mostel

Josh Mostel

Arthur Brooks

Leslie Mann

Leslie Mann

Corinne Maloney

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart

Kevin Gerrity

Allen Covert

Allen Covert

Phil D'Amato

Jonathan Loughran

Jonathan Loughran

Mike

Peter Dante

Peter Dante

Tommy Grayton

Themes & Keywords

bachelorvomitsyracuse universitylaw schoolpolitically incorrectyoung boywetting pantspublic urinationchild's point of viewresponsibilityimmaturity

About Big Daddy

Big Daddy is a comedy, drama film released in 1999 exploring themes of bachelor, vomit, syracuse university, law school, politically incorrect, young boy. Directed by Dennis Dugan, it stars Adam Sandler, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse. 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.

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