Daddy Day Care
Daddy Day Care

Daddy Day Care

2003Movie92 minEnglish

Two men get laid off and have to become stay-at-home dads when they can't find jobs, which inspires them to open their own day-care center.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users75%
Director: Steve CarrGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Two out-of-work fathers, Charlie Hinton and Phil Ryerson, are forced to enroll their disobedient sons in a chaotic but ultimately heartwarming daycare center. When they find the existing options are too expensive and overly strict, they decide to open their own facility, "Daddy Day Care." Despite initial struggles and a rival daycare owner's attempts to shut them down, they manage to create a loving and fun environment for the children.

Critical Reception

Daddy Day Care was a box office success, grossing over $164 million worldwide against a $60 million budget. Critically, however, the film received largely negative reviews, with many critics finding the humor juvenile and the plot predictable, though some acknowledged the film's family-friendly appeal and Eddie Murphy's performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on slapstick humor and predictable gags.
  • Eddie Murphy's performance is a highlight, but not enough to elevate the film.
  • A lighthearted and family-friendly comedy that may appeal to younger audiences.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a funny and enjoyable family film, praising its humor and the performances of the main cast, particularly Eddie Murphy. While some found it to be a bit silly, the overall sentiment is that it provides good entertainment for children and families.

Fun Fact

The film's working title was 'The Daddy Daycare'. Eddie Murphy's real-life daughter, Zola Murphy, plays his on-screen daughter, Kimmy.

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