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Big Daddy Details

1999 Certificate 12
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  • 70
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Adam Sandler stars as Sonny Koufax, a perpetual adolescent whose girlfriend gives him the ultimatum of taking some responsibility into his life or saying goodbye to her. Magically, the child of his roommate turns up on his doorstep, and Sonny decides to take the child into his care to show the lady he is capable of being .. Read more

Starring Adam Sandler, Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Stewart, John Schneider
Director Dennis Dugan
Genres Comedy

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Big Daddy

Adam Sandler stars as Sonny Koufax, a perpetual adolescent whose girlfriend gives him the ultimatum of taking some responsibility into his life or saying goodbye to her. Magically, the child of his roommate turns up on his doorstep, and Sonny decides to take the child into his care to show the lady he is capable of being responsible. Bathroom humor, unexpected bonding, and $165,000,000 in box office receipts ensue!

Starring Adam Sandler, Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Stewart, John Schneider, Josh Mostel, Kristy Swanson, Leslie Mann, Steve Buscemi, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse
Director Dennis Dugan
Studio UCA
Run time DVD: 1 hr 29 mins
Certificate Certificate 12
Genres Comedy
Language DVD: English
Dubbed German
Subtitles DVD: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish
Released DVD: 27 Mar 2000
Production year: 1999
Format DVD
  • Critics' reviews (3) of Big Daddy

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  • 4 stars out of 5

    This “adoption-by-proxy” comedy is a perfect example of how a sparkling central performance can make even the most crudely sentimental fluff hilariously palatable. Thanks to slacker superstar Adam Sandler and his infectious goofball sweetness, this film works like a charm, even though the story springs few surprises (lazy loafer takes his flatmate's love-child under his wing; they bond; and the parental challenges change him sufficiently to win the hand of Miss Right, Joey Lauren Adams). Yes, it's contrived, mawkish and manipulative, but Happy Gilmore director Dennis Dugan's effortless handling of the tale and Sandler's confident puppy-dog demeanour ensure that it delivers huge laughs. Sandler haters beware, however: he alone gives Big Daddy its big heart.

    • Radio Times
  • Sandler's familiar persona of a dim but charming manchild wears ever thinner here, in a heavy-handed, predictable and sentimental comedy.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
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  • 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Fun Fun Fun

    This film has to be the funniest film I have ever seen. Adam Sandler plays a guy called Sonney Cofax who is given the responsibility of looking after a young boy. The film brings along with it familiar faces from previous Sandler movies and manages to provide a laugh a minute whilst taking you back to your own mischievous childhood!

      • iccklecat from South Yorkshire
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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Funny funny funny

    This is a great movie and the kid who acts in it is great, especially for his age. This isn't Adam Sandlers greatest show but it is a comedic tear jerker and worth a watch.

      • A customer from Oxford
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13,868 Member ratings
  • 100
1,489
  • 90
1,251
  • 80
2,690
  • 70
2,850
  • 60
2,700
  • 50
1,276
  • 40
754
  • 30
394
  • 20
307
  • 10
157

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      Adam Sandler stars as Sonny Koufax, a perpetual adolescent whose girlfriend gives him the ultimatum of taking some responsibility into his life or saying goodbye to her. Magically, the child of his roommate turns up on his doorstep, and Sonny decides to take the child into his care to show the lady ...