Film

Big Daddy 1999

Directed by Dennis Dugan

  • Comedy, Drama
  • 93 min
  • PG-13

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.

ComedyDramabachelorvomitsyracuse universitylaw schoolpolitically incorrectyoung boywetting pantspublic urinationchild's point of viewresponsibilityimmaturity

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