The Pacifier (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 2005, The Pacifier is an action, comedy and family film directed by Adam Shankman, running about 95 minutes. “Welcome to the infantry.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe is handed a new assignment: Protect the five Plummer kids from enemies of their recently deceased father -- a government scientist whose top-secret experiment remains hidden in the kids' house.
Who’s in it. The Pacifier stars Vin Diesel as Shane Wolf, Morgan York as Lulu Plummer, Max Thieriot as Seth Plummer and Lauren Graham as Claire Fletcher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Pacifier has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $198.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pacifier page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pacifier tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pacifier (2005)?
- In US, The Pacifier is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pacifier worth watching?
- The Pacifier holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pacifier?
- The Pacifier stars Vin Diesel, Morgan York, Max Thieriot, Lauren Graham and Faith Ford.
- When was The Pacifier released?
- The Pacifier was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
