Big Daddy
Nature called. Look who answered.
1999 | 93m | English
Popularity: 7 (history)
| Director: | Dennis Dugan |
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| Writer: | Tim Herlihy, Steve Franks, Adam Sandler |
| Staring: |
| A lazy law school grad adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend, but everything doesn't go as planned and he becomes the unlikely foster father. | |
| Release Date: | Jun 25, 1999 |
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| Director: | Dennis Dugan |
| Writer: | Tim Herlihy, Steve Franks, Adam Sandler |
| Genres: | Comedy, Drama |
| Keywords | bachelor, vomit, syracuse university, law school, young boy, politically incorrect, wetting pants, public urination, child's point of view, responsibility, immaturity |
| Production Companies | Columbia Pictures, Out of the Blue... Entertainment, Jack Giarraputo Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $234,801,895
Budget: $34,200,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 03, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Adam Sandler | Sonny Koufax |
| Joey Lauren Adams | Layla Maloney |
| Jon Stewart | Kevin Gerrity |
| Cole Sprouse | Julian McGrath |
| Dylan Sprouse | Julian McGrath |
| Josh Mostel | Arthur Brooks |
| Leslie Mann | Corinne Maloney |
| Allen Covert | Phil D'Amato |
| Rob Schneider | Delivery Guy |
| Kristy Swanson | Vanessa |
| Joseph Bologna | Lenny Koufax |
| Peter Dante | Tommy Grayton |
| Jonathan Loughran | Mike |
| Steve Buscemi | Homeless Guy |
| Tim Herlihy | Singing Kangaroo |
| Edmund Lyndeck | Mr. Herlihy |
| Larkin Malloy | Restaurant Owner |
| Samantha Brown | Employee |
| Neal Huff | Customer |
| Geoffrey Horne | Sid |
| Greg Haberny | NYU Student |
| Jackie Sandler | Waitress |
| George Hall | Elderly Driver |
| Peggy Shay | Lady at Tollbooth |
| Alfonso Ramírez | George (as Alfonso Ramirez) |
| Salvatore Cavaliere | Angry Motorist |
| Kelly Dugan | Kelly |
| Jared Sandler | Jared |
| Jillian Sandler | Jillian |
| Helen Lloyd Breed | Ms. Foote |
| Chloé Hult | Schoolteacher |
| Carmen De Lavallade | Judge (as Carmen deLavallade) |
| Steven Brill | Castellucci |
| Deborah S. Craig | Paralegal |
| Al Cerullo | Helicopter Pilot |
| Dennis Dugan | Reluctant Trick-or-Treat Giver (uncredited) |
| Laurie Wallace | Hooters Waitress (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Tim Herlihy | Screenplay |
| Teddy Castellucci | Original Music Composer |
| Steve Franks | Screenplay, Story |
| Michael D. Wilhoit | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Scott Sanders | Sound Effects Editor |
| Myles Aronowitz | Still Photographer |
| Rick Butler | Art Direction |
| Stephen Lotwis | Music Editor |
| David Knox | Steadicam Operator, Camera Operator |
| Kimaree Long | Dialogue Editor |
| Theo van de Sande | Director of Photography |
| Leslie Bloom | Set Decoration |
| Lisa Katcher | Script Supervisor |
| Stuart Grusin | Music Editor |
| Jeff Gourson | Editor |
| Ellen Lutter | Costume Design |
| Tod A. Maitland | Sound Mixer |
| Dino DiMuro | Sound Effects Editor |
| Cheryl Quarantiello | Unit Production Manager |
| Michael Dilbeck | Music Supervisor |
| Laura Harris Atkinson | Dialogue Editor |
| Perry Andelin Blake | Production Design |
| Dennis Dugan | Director |
| Roger Mussenden | Casting |
| Hector C. Gika | Sound Effects Editor |
| Paul Massey | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Christopher Boyes | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Roy Farfel | Stunt Coordinator |
| David J. Grant | Production Supervisor |
| Peter Epstein | Stunts |
| Adam Sandler | Screenplay |
| G.A. Aguilar | Stunt Coordinator |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Sidney Ganis | Producer |
| Jack Giarraputo | Producer |
| Robert Simonds | Executive Producer |
| Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr. | Executive Producer |
| Adam Sandler | Executive Producer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 37 | 58 | 27 |
| 2024 | 5 | 39 | 68 | 24 |
| 2024 | 6 | 34 | 56 | 24 |
| 2024 | 7 | 37 | 53 | 28 |
| 2024 | 8 | 31 | 54 | 19 |
| 2024 | 9 | 27 | 42 | 17 |
| 2024 | 10 | 39 | 53 | 27 |
| 2024 | 11 | 34 | 68 | 21 |
| 2024 | 12 | 27 | 39 | 18 |
| 2025 | 1 | 32 | 61 | 18 |
| 2025 | 2 | 22 | 31 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 | 10 | 38 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
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| 2025 | 10 | 642 | 767 |
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| 2025 | 1 | 465 | 647 |
Good watch, could watch agian, and can recommeond. While it's a typical Happy Madiosn / Adam Sandler, the importance of the child's welfare kind of balances it out as far as "seriousness" goes. The humor stands up, even if some of it is problematic, but even then that was the point, to push bo ... undaries. It's a funny, charming movie that reminds of a time when I didn't like Leslie Mann, mostly because she got written into to some jerk roles, more than just being a straight man, like "vengeful woman" jerk, and even with her being "in the right" about it, she still comes off a a villain, in place of an antagonist other than "life". The movie is exactly what the premise is: by horrible circumstance some kid gets stuck with Adam Sandler, comedy ensues. Nothing really special, but it's not bad even after 20 years.
One of my favorite Adam Sandler movies. This movie is hilarious. My daughter loved this movie as a kid as well. Now that she is a teen she loves Adam Sandler but always calls him big daddy. She says that's the only way she could remember him. ...
"Big Daddy," starring Adam Sandler and the Sprouse twins, is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its humor and heartwarming storyline. Adam Sandler shines in his role as a goofy and over-the-top character who unexpectedly finds himself in a fatherly role, displaying both ... comical antics and genuine love for the child in his care. The film's blend of humor and heart makes it a truly memorable and enduring piece of cinema. "Big Daddy" has proven its lasting appeal, consistently ranking among the top movies on streaming platforms like Netflix and earning a spot in movie lovers' hearts. Sandler's performance in the movie is hailed as one of his best, with memorable lines that leave a lasting impression, such as the iconic "I wipe my own ass" moment. Unlike many modern films, "Big Daddy" has a rare quality that keeps audiences laughing out loud throughout the entire viewing experience. It's a film that tugs at heartstrings, captures attention, and delivers genuine moments of laughter and joy. Overall, "Big Daddy" is a true gem that continues to bring smiles to viewers of all ages.