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Daddy Day Care (2003) -- Two men get laid off and have to become stay-at-home dads when they can't find jobs. This inspires them to open their own day-care center.
Daddy Day Care (2003) -- Two men get laid off and have to become stay-at-home dads when they can't find jobs. This inspires them to open their own day-care center.
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Overview

User Rating:
5.5/10   13,615 votes
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Director:
Steve Carr
Writer (WGA):
Geoff Rodkey (written by)
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Release Date:
9 May 2003 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Family more
Tagline:
D-Day Is Coming more
Plot:
Two men get laid off and have to become stay-at-home dads when they can't find jobs. This inspires them to open their own day-care center. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(52 articles)
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User Comments:
Harmless fun for those who don't need swearing to find something amusing. more (108 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Eddie Murphy ... Charlie Hinton
Jeff Garlin ... Phil

Steve Zahn ... Marvin

Regina King ... Kim Hinton

Kevin Nealon ... Bruce
Jonathan Katz ... Dan Kubitz
Siobhan Fallon ... Peggy (as Siobhan Fallon Hogan)

Lisa Edelstein ... Crispin's Mom

Lacey Chabert ... Jenny

Laura Kightlinger ... Sheila

Leila Arcieri ... Kelli

Anjelica Huston ... Mrs. Gwyneth Harridan

Khamani Griffin ... Ben Hinton

Max Burkholder ... Max
Arthur Young ... Nicky
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for language.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
92 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Klingon | German
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
Iceland:L | Switzerland:8 (canton of Zurich) | Malaysia:U | Finland:K-3 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G (original rating) | Australia:PG (cable rating) | Brazil:Livre | Canada:G | Germany:o.Al. | Ireland:PG | New Zealand:G | Norway:A | Philippines:G | Portugal:M/6 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:All | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | Switzerland:6 (canton of the Grisons) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PG | USA:PG (certificate #39497)
Filming Locations:
Glendale, California, USA more
Company:
Revolution Studios more

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Goofs:
Continuity: When they are taking applications at the "lemonade stand", Crispin kicks Charlie's left ankle but when Charlie reaches down to rub his ankle he grabs his right. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Ben: Good morning, Daddy.
Charlie Hinton: Hey, Ben, how you doing, man?
[yawn]
Charlie Hinton: Oh, God. Daddy's got to get ready for work.
Ben: Can't you stay home?
Charlie Hinton: No, I got a big day at work today. A real big day.
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Movie Connections:
References Superman (1978) more
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ABC more

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12 out of 15 people found the following comment useful.
Harmless fun for those who don't need swearing to find something amusing., 4 June 2003
7/10
Author: Rob Taylor (Rob_Taylor) from London

Y'know, it's kind of sad to see some of the comments bemoaning Eddie Murphy for not swearing enough anymore. It's almost as if some people equate foul language with humour. If you're one of those people who thinks a comic sketch is much funnier with swearing in it, then you'll no doubt not like Eddie in this movie.

On the whole, I found DDC to be harmless, unpretentious entertainment aimed at kids, naturally, but with sufficient adult-only gags thrown in to keep the parents happy. In short, a formulaic kids movie designed to keep parents from being bored and kids amused.

The plot is silly, and predictable, but you don't go to these sorts of films looking for deep and meaningful dialogue or witty social commentary. You just go to be entertained. And DDC does deliver on that score.

Of particular amusement is Steve Zahn, as the rather cliched Star Trek geek who is the only one who can speak to one of kids - in Klingon! He does kind of steal a lot of the scenes in which he's in. Anjelica Huston is starting to look real old, but still has that menacing screen presence that no doubt helped land her the role of Mrs Harridan (yep, that really is her name) in this picture. I'm thinking she would have made a much better Cruella de Ville than Glen Close's overacting scenery munching version in 101 Dalmations.

The only thing I found a little irritating about this movie was the number of times a microphone popped into view at the top of the screen. I must have counted at least five instances. I kind of grew used to this in the 80's straight-to-video days, but you don't really expect to see it nowadays, so it was a little annoying.

Other than that, the movie is harmless and fun. And for those that complain about Eddie not swearing enough....this is a KIDS film, you know.

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