Big Daddy (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, Big Daddy is a comedy and drama film directed by Dennis Dugan, running about 93 minutes. “Nature called. Look who answered.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Big Daddy stars Adam Sandler as Sonny Koufax, Joey Lauren Adams as Layla Maloney, Jon Stewart as Kevin Gerrity and Cole Sprouse as Julian McGrath, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Big Daddy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $234.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Big Daddy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Daddy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Daddy (1999)?
- In US, Big Daddy is available to 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 Big Daddy worth watching?
- Big Daddy holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Daddy?
- Big Daddy stars Adam Sandler, Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Stewart, Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse.
- When was Big Daddy released?
- Big Daddy was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.