A lazy law school grad adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend, but everything doesn't go as planned. Now he's forced to grow up while navigating the challenges of fatherhood.
Acting
Cole and Dylan Sprouse out-act everyone despite being five
Writing
Sandler's improvised chaos somehow sticks the landing
Practical Effects
That goddamn Scuba Sam toy commercial lives rent-free
Director
Dennis Dugan
Adam Sandler
Sonny Koufax
Cole Sprouse
Julian McGrath
Dylan Sprouse
Julian McGrath
Joey Lauren Adams
Layla Maloney
Josh Mostel
Arthur Brooks
Leslie Mann
Corinne Maloney
Jon Stewart
Kevin Gerrity
Allen Covert
Phil D'Amato
Jonathan Loughran
Mike
Peter Dante
Tommy Grayton
Rob Schneider
Delivery Guy
Kristy Swanson
Vanessa
Joseph Bologna
Lenny Koufax
Steve Buscemi
Homeless Guy
Tim Herlihy
Singing Kangaroo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The restaurant tantrum scene was largely improvised after Sandler actually injured himself throwing the food.
This was Sandler's last massive hit before critics fully turned on him, marking peak 'lovable man-child' era before it curdled into laziness.
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