Big Daddy
1999 · Movie · PG-13 · 93 min · ★ 6.5 · 41% critics
A lazy law school grad adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend, but the plan quickly derails. As the situation unfolds, he’s pushed to take fatherhood seriously while dealing with the many everyday challenges that come with caring for a child.
Where to watch
Streaming on Hulu.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1999
- Release date
- 1999-06-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 41/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (3,553 votes)
- Box office
- $234,801,895
About
If you want a late-90s Adam Sandler comedy with laughs and genuine heart, Big Daddy may land for you; Not for you if you dislike juvenile or sometimes problematic humor, or if you’re only after Happy Gilmore-style chaos or Grown Ups-level group comedy.
Pros: funny and charming; heart in it; solid laughs | Cons: some crude humor; uneven consistency; can feel forgettable
Themes
- bachelor
- vomit
- syracuse university
- law school
- politically incorrect
- young boy
- wetting pants
- public urination
- child's point of view
- responsibility
- immaturity
Awards & recognition
- Kids' Choice Award — Favorite Movie · 2000
Cast & crew
Adam Sandler
as Sonny Koufax
Cole Sprouse
as Julian McGrath
Dylan Sprouse
as Julian McGrath
Joey Lauren Adams
as Layla Maloney
Josh Mostel
as Arthur Brooks
Leslie Mann
as Corinne Maloney
Jon Stewart
as Kevin Gerrity
Allen Covert
as Phil D'Amato
Jonathan Loughran
as Mike
Peter Dante
as Tommy Grayton
Directed by Dennis Dugan