Big Daddy

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Big Daddy

PG-13

1999

1h 33m

Comedy

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Thirty-two-year-old Sonny Koufax (Adam Sandler) has spent his whole life avoiding responsibility. But when his girlfriend dumps him for an older man, he's got to find a way to prove he's ready to grow up. In a desperate last-ditch effort, Sonny adopts 5-year-old Julian (Dylan Sprouse), (Cole Sprouse) to impress her. She's not impressed ... and he can't return the kid. Uh-oh for Sonny!

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Critics Consensus

Adam Sandler acquits himself admirably, but his charm isn't enough to make up for Big Daddy's jarring shifts between crude humor and mawkish sentimentality.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

03/02/2018

Amiable, schizoid and disposable, Big Daddy is just as formulaic as you might imagine.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/22/2010

3/5

Typical Adam Sandler -- charm mixed with crude humor.

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

06/02/2008

This light yet earnest drama starring Adam Sandler deals openly with one of the most insidious elements in popular filmmaking -- the male screenwriter's relationship with his own father.

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Alan French

Sunshine State Cineplex

01/12/2023

7/10

Though it is not as side-splittingly funny as Waterboy or Happy Gilmore, it still carries universal themes that resonate today.

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

04/17/2020

2.5/5

Some so-so Adam Sandler for the evening.

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

11/29/2009

2/4

The heavy-handed sentimentality provokes a most violent gag reflex.

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Dude A. M

@Dudamundo 3d

This was back when I thought he was a young SNL alumnus just starting out. But little did I realize that this would be a continuing theme in his many nauseating & crass humorless movies.

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@KIDCRITIC 4d

Watched Big Daddy this year. This is a hilarious comedy movie with Adam Sandler. This movie is about a guy named Sonny who has never taken responsibility. He has a girlfriend who breaks up with Sonny for an older gentleman so Sony tries to win her back by adopting a kid. Everything goes wrong because the kid is for his friend named Kevin and Sonny teaches Julia how to do certain things. The movie has good quality. The storytelling is wonderfully heartwarming and acting in a movie with Adam Sandler in New York City in the 90's is practically made to be a great movie. Overall I would rate the movie 5.0 stars out of 5 stars. This is just a heartwarming movie that's also funny. My favorite scene is when he is pronouncing the words for history. I would recommend this movie.

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Dan S.

@DSav7 Dec 23

Solid movie with slap stick humor - classic Adam Sandler movie

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@GAVINSISEMORE Dec 23

Funny good movie its highly entertaining if you have a couple hours to spare.

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Robert M

@Texflex Dec 21

Not big on comedies.... but this one was pretty good.

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Jace E

@thefilmguy Dec 16

Why do Adam Sandler movies make me cry? This movie has some hilarious moments, but I can't get through it without tearing up during the third act. One of my sons is 5 years old right now (Boston) and Julian reminds me of him. From the way he looks to the way he talks, they could be twins. So when Julian says, "I won't play the kangaroo song anymore!" it absolutely wrecked me. Big Daddy isn't Adam Sandler's best film, but it sure does have a lot of heart. Best Character: Julian Best Quote: "You're mad at your dad, not me. I forgive you." - Sonny Best Scene: McDonald's Breakfast Note: I love that on IMDb, Julian's name is "Julian Frankenstein McGrath"

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Dennis Dugan

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Adam Sandler

Sonny Koufax

Joey Lauren Adams

Layla Maloney

Jon Stewart

Kevin Gerrity

Dylan Sprouse

Julian "Frankenstien" McGrath

Cole Sprouse

Julian "Frankenstien" McGrath

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Synopsis

Thirty-two-year-old Sonny Koufax (Adam Sandler) has spent his whole life avoiding responsibility. But when his girlfriend dumps him for an older man, he's got to find a way to prove he's ready to grow up. In a desperate last-ditch effort, Sonny adopts 5-year-old Julian (Dylan Sprouse), (Cole Sprouse) to impress her. She's not impressed ... and he can't return the kid. Uh-oh for Sonny!

Director: Dennis Dugan
Producer: Sidney Ganis, Jack Giarraputo
Screenwriter: Steve Franks, Steve Franks, Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Jack Giarraputo Productions, Out of the Blue... Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Crude Humor|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 25, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $163.5M
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Stereo, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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