Daddy Day Care (2003)

Director:

Steve Carr

Writer (WGA):

Geoff Rodkey (written by)

Release Date:

9 May 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Tagline:

D-Day Is Coming

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.

Plot Keywords:

Father | Day Care Center | Children | Business Rivalry | Product Placement

Awards:

1 win & 5 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Wed. Dec. 23	10:00 AM	FX
Thur. Dec. 24	8:00 AM	FX

Cast

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

MPAA:

Rated PG for language.

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Klingon | German

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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

Company:

Revolution Studios

Goofs:

Continuity: When Charlie and Ben are at the table coloring, Ben's crayon changes from yellow to red and back again between shots.

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.

Movie Connections:

References "SpongeBob SquarePants" (1999)

Soundtrack:

Surrender

Mixed Feelings

I've seen this movie a couple of times and I'm feeling rather mixed about it. On one level I have a new kind of respect for Eddie, seeing him in a nice family movie that I can show my baby cousins and still laugh at myself. However I also know that we've passed the point of no return on this one, we will never again see the strong 80's Eddie that we once loved. I suppose we should look at this as a new chapter in the career of one of America's funniest men, and while it is depressing I'm still slightly awed that Eddie is still on the scene. After several blundering movies and one very sorry attempt at singing stardom we find an enduring man who can in fact change with the times. So for all the Daddy DayCare bashers I think you should just be glad the our favorites Murphy man is still around.