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The Pacifier

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Elite Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe (Vin Diesel) can handle just about anything thrown his way, but even the best have their limits. When he fails to keep scientist Howard Plummer (Tate Donovan) safe from assassination, Wolfe has a shot at redemption by being assigned to protect Plummer's five children, including rebellious Zoe (Brittany Snow), Seth (Max Thieriot) and clingy Lulu (Morgan York). More than a handful, these kids -- and their pet duck -- are pushing this seasoned warrior to the edge.
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Vin Diesel parodies his tough guy image for the family audience, but the result is only moderately amusing.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media A crass, crude, and overly-familiar comedy. Rated: 1/5 Dec 28, 2010 Full Review Nigel Floyd Time Out Per its title, The Pacifier will lull you to sleep. Aug 16, 2007 Full Review Nathan Rabin AV Club At one point, Diesel literally wades into a rancid sewer and emerges covered in feces, an image that sadly doubles as a metaphor for his career. Sep 26, 2005 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News I realize Walt Disney Pictures markets for the family, but is necessary to dumb down the story this much? Nov 18, 2019 Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens The Pacifier -- cute and cuddly, mind-numbing, cotton candy guaranteed to pacify everyone in the family. Nov 14, 2019 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Though it does have a talented cast with occasionally charming moments, it's still bad, and brainless. Apr 29, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Snek B I LOVE VIN DEISEL FOREVER BETTER THAN DWAYNE JOHNSON!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Jacopo D Non è un film di livello attenzione, ma con gli attori per lo meno capaci e una storia divertente ed intrattenente, the Pacifier offre un'ottima esperienza comica adatta a tutti. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/25/25 Full Review Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 35 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG for Language, Action/Violence and Rude Humor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $113,000,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like when Vin Diesel is yelling too much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He cares though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/09/25 Full Review w h My favourite movie, honestly don't know why people are rating it so low. It's so good! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/26/25 Full Review Daniel G A film with the heart in its right place and with a likeable family. Wonder if Vin Diesel had fun making this Disney movie. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/05/25 Full Review Lucas F is it perfect? no. is it a fun watch with kids? absolutely! this movie is a lighthearted vin diesel comedy that i personally really enjoyed. if you want to have a laugh, watch it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/07/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Adam Shankman

Director

Vin Diesel

Shane Wolfe

Lauren Graham

Principal Claire

Faith Ford

Julie

Brittany Snow

Zoe Plummer

Max Thieriot

Seth Plummer

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Synopsis Elite Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe (Vin Diesel) can handle just about anything thrown his way, but even the best have their limits. When he fails to keep scientist Howard Plummer (Tate Donovan) safe from assassination, Wolfe has a shot at redemption by being assigned to protect Plummer's five children, including rebellious Zoe (Brittany Snow), Seth (Max Thieriot) and clingy Lulu (Morgan York). More than a handful, these kids -- and their pet duck -- are pushing this seasoned warrior to the edge.
Director
Adam Shankman
Producer
Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Jonathan Glickman
Screenwriter
Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment
Rating
PG (Language|Action/Violence|Rude Humor)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 4, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 23, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$113.0M
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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