Big Daddy

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Big Daddy

PG-13

Released Jun 25, 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

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

Mar 2, 2018

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Typical Adam Sandler -- charm mixed with crude humor.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 22, 2010

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

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.

Jun 2, 2008

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Alan French

Sunshine State Cineplex

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

Rated: 7/10

Jan 12, 2023

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Some so-so Adam Sandler for the evening.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 17, 2020

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

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

Rated: 2/4

Nov 29, 2009

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Leti B

It’s an old school humor, I love all his movies. Of course it’s must see. I can watch it over and over again. 😁

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/13/24

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Matt

Aged like a fine wine. This movie was hilarious growing up and is a classic now. Adam Sandler at his best!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/28/24

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Faiz D

Adam Sandler is amazing as always.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Hailee B

Baby Dylan Sprouse was so good and man Adam Sandler can be a dick at first but you gotta warm up I would've loved you been my dad for this film. The most heartfelt thing in this film is when you pull up to the apartment in scuba gear to make the kid happy in the film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/15/24

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David F

Mostly a standard Adam Sandler comedy, but this one has some heartfelt emotions around dads.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/07/24

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Julian R

There is no movie that is as perfect as a blend of comedy and heart as big daddy. This has always been one of my favorite movies. It's a sort of magic that most movies don't achieve for me. Don't let the critics throw you off because it is a good movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/30/24

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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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