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Big Daddy
1999 93 min United States of America PG-13 0+
★6.2
Comedy, Drama
Director: Dennis Dugan
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Description
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.
Budget:
$34.2M
US Gross:
$163.48M
Worldwide:
$234.8M
Starring
Adam Sandler
Actor
Joey Lauren Adams
Actor
Jon Stewart
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2000
— Best Comedy Performance
Razzie Awards 2000
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 2000
— Worst Supporting Actor
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2000
— Best On-Screen Duo
Razzie Awards 2000
— Worst Director
Razzie Awards 2000
— Worst Screenplay
Razzie Awards 2000
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 2000
— Worst Actor
Key opinion
Big Daddy is widely regarded as one of Adam Sandler's most accessible and endearing films, successfully balancing crude comedy with genuine sentimental warmth. While critics are divided on the depth of the narrative and the quality of the acting, audiences frequently cite its high rewatchability and emotional resonance.
| Emotion | The film succeeds in balancing humor with a bittersweet emotional core, making it a reliable and warm family-friendly experience. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast, particularly the twin actors playing Julian and cameos from Rob Schneider and Steve Buscemi, elevates the material beyond the protagonist's antics. | |
| Originality | The film is highly rewatchable for many fans, acting as a nostalgic, comforting touchstone that retains its charm even after decades. | |
| Acting | Sandler's performance is polarizing; some viewers find it his most charming and heartfelt work, while others describe his emotional range as static, flat, and repetitive. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are split: supporters praise its cohesive, moral-driven structure, while detractors dismiss it as banal, formulaic, or overly reliant on crude tropes. |