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Where can I stream Big Daddy?
In the United States, Big Daddy streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 74 other countries.
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A comedy.
Good for date night · friends night · party vibe
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Nature called. Look who answered.
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.
Adam Sandler ComedyUnconventional Family StorySlapstick HumorHeartwarming Moments90s NostalgiaComing-of-Age (Adult)Hilarious Child PerformanceNew York SettingFeel-Good Comedy
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Is Big Daddy worth watching?
53
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (41).
Is Big Daddy okay for kids?
PG-13Strong languageDrug use
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Will Big Daddy make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).
Can I half-watch Big Daddy?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Was Big Daddy a box office hit?
Budget$34 million
Box office$235 million
Yes, a big one: it cost about $34 million to make and earned $235 million worldwide, 6.9 times its budget.
What tropes does Big Daddy use?
Gilligan FadeBig EaterDoorstop BabyKnight of CerebusMathematician's AnswerPersonal ArcadeBrilliant, but LazySpiritual SuccessorProduct PlacementNon-Specifically ForeignYou Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!Likes Older Menand 77 more
TV Tropes lists 89 tropes for it, including Gilligan Fade, Big Eater, and Doorstop Baby.