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Big Daddy

Big Daddy

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Big Daddy

"Nature called. Look who answered."

1999

1h 33m

6.5(3644 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

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.

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Columbia Pictures

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler

Sonny

Joey Lauren Adams

Joey Lauren Adams

Layla

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart

Kevin

Cole Sprouse

Cole Sprouse

Julian

Dylan Sprouse

Dylan Sprouse

Julian

Josh Mostel

Josh Mostel

Mr. Brooks

Leslie Mann

Leslie Mann

Corinne

Allen Covert

Allen Covert

Phil

Rob Schneider

Rob Schneider

Delivery Guy

Kristy Swanson

Kristy Swanson

Vanessa

Creative team

Directed by: Dennis Dugan
Written by: Steve Franks
Tim Herlihy
Produced by: Sidney Ganis
Jack Giarraputo

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