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Daddy Day Care

2003·Movie
1h 32min·PG
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Who's your daddy?

Two men get laid off and have to become stay-at-home dads when they can't find jobs, which inspires them to open their own day-care center.
Family ComedyParenting ChallengesWholesome EntertainmentSituational HumorFeel-GoodLightheartedChildcare AdventuresEddie MurphyEasy Watching

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Where can I stream Daddy Day Care legally?

Daddy Day Care is included with a subscription to Netflix, fuboTV, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 Daddy Day Care worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Daddy Day Care rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Daddy Day Care?

1 h 32 min

Daddy Day Care runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Daddy Day Care?

Critics34
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate Daddy Day Care higher (53) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Daddy Day Care a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$164 million

Yes. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $164 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Daddy Day Care in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Daddy Day Care?

130ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+116

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Daddy Day Care in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Daddy Day Care use?

Comically Missing the PointAwesome, but ImpracticalMeaningful NameScary Stinging SwarmTake Our Word for ItInsult BackfireBook DumbAnswer CutI Ate WHAT?!Heterosexual Life-PartnersMistreatment-Induced BetrayalPotty Failureand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 storytelling tropes for Daddy Day Care, including Comically Missing the Point, Awesome, but Impractical, Meaningful Name.