Big Daddy

Big Daddy

Big Daddy is a 1999 American comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and starring Adam Sandler. The film was released on June 25, 1999 by Columbia Pictures. Sonny Koufax is a carefree, unmotivated 32-year-old bachelor who lives in New York City and has declined to take on adult responsibility. He has earned a degree in law, but has chosen not to even try to attempt to take the bar exam, since he was awarded $200,000 in a vehicle accident years prior and lives off his restitution. He is employed, on a part-time basis only, as a toll booth attendant. The film shows Sonny's friends, all former...
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quick facts
Release date:June 25, 1999
Directed by:Dennis Dugan
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:93 Minutes
Producer:Joseph M. Caracciolo, Allen Covert, Michelle Holdsworth, Adam Sandler, Robert Simonds, Jack Giarraputo
Editor:Jeff Gourson
Music by:Teddy Castellucci
Cinematography:Theo Van de Sande
Screenplay by:Steve Franks, Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Estimated budget:$34,200,000
Genre:Comedy

Award-winners from Big Daddy

Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler
Character:Sonny Koufax
Born:September 9, 1966

Cast of Big Daddy

Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Born:December 13, 1957
Age:54
Rob Schneider
Rob Schneider
Nazo, the Italian Delivery Man
Born:October 31, 1963
Age:48
Kristy Swanson
Kristy Swanson
Vanessa
Born:December 19, 1969
Age:42
Joey Lauren Adams
Joey Lauren Adams
Layla Maloney
Born:January 9, 1968
Age:43
Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart
Kevin Gerrity
Born:November 28, 1962
Age:49
Leslie Mann
Leslie Mann
Corinne Maloney
Born:March 26, 1972
Age:39

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1999 Razzie Award for Worst Actor, Adam Sandler
2000 People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedy Movie
2000 MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance, Adam Sandler
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YearAward Nomination
1999 Razzie Award for Worst Actor, Adam Sandler
2000 People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedy Movie
1999 Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor, Rob Schneider
1999 Razzie Award for Worst Director, Dennis Dugan
2000 MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance, Adam Sandler
2000 MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance, Adam Sandler
2000 MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo, Adam Sandler
1999 Razzie Award for Worst Screenplay, Steve Franks
1999 Razzie Award for Worst Picture, Columbia Pictures
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Film director of Big Daddy

Dennis Dugan
Dennis Dugan
Born: September 5, 1946
Age: 65

Dennis Dugan is an American director, comedian, and actor. He is most famous for his partnership with comedic actor Adam Sandler, with whom he directed the films Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, You Don't Mess with the Zohan, Grown Ups, Just Go With It, and Jack and...
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TitleReleasedRatedGenre
Jack & Jill 2011 PG (USA) Comedy
Just Go With It 2011 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Grown Ups 2010 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
You Don't Mess with the Zohan 2008 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry 2007 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
The Benchwarmers 2006 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
National Security 2003 PG-13 (USA) Action
Saving Silverman 2001 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Big Daddy 1999 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Beverly Hills Ninja 1997 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Happy Gilmore 1996 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
The Shaggy Dog 1994
Brain Donors 1992 PG (USA) Comedy
Problem Child 1990 PG (USA) Comedy
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Music contributors for Big Daddy

Teddy Castellucci
Teddy Castellucci

Theodore Ross ‘Teddy’ Castellucci is a composer of film music. A graduate of Lindenhurst High School in 1983, Castellucci has won five...
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Filming locations for Big Daddy

New York City
New York City

New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
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Awards & Accolades

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