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The Pacifier

2005·Movie
1h 35min·PG

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Welcome to the infantry.

Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe is handed a new assignment: Protect the five Plummer kids from enemies of their recently deceased father -- a government scientist whose top-secret experiment remains hidden in the kids' house.
Family-Friendly Action ComedyOver-the-Top Physical HumorFish-Out-of-WaterSecret AgentSuburban SettingLighthearted FunBroad AppealEscapist Entertainment

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Pacifier

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Where can I stream The Pacifier legally?

The Pacifier is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Pacifier worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pacifier rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Pacifier?

1 h 35 min

The Pacifier runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Pacifier?

Critics30
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate The Pacifier higher (57) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Pacifier a box office hit?

Budget$56 million
Box office$199 million

Yes. It cost about $56 million to make and earned $199 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is The Pacifier in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Pacifier?

83ADAEALARATAUBABEBGBOBRBZCACH+69

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Pacifier in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Pacifier use?

Chekhov's SkillAny Last Words?Everyone Has StandardsShut Up, Kirk!Fish out of WaterSissy ShamingOdd CoupleChekhov's GunSadist TeacherBadly Battered BabysitterPom-Pom GirlChekhov's Gunmanand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 storytelling tropes for The Pacifier, including Chekhov's Skill, Any Last Words?, Everyone Has Standards.