May 9, 2003 (United States)
Daddy Day Care is a 2003 American family comedy film starring Eddie Murphy in the lead role, Jeff Garlin, Steve Zahn, Regina King, and Anjelica Huston. Written by Geoff Rodkey and directed by Steve Carr, it marks Murphy and Carr's second collaboration after Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001). The plot follows two fathers who start a child day care out of their home after they are laid off from their corporate jobs.
The film was released in the United States on May 9, 2003, by Columbia Pictures. It received generally negative reviews from critics, but grossed $164.4 million worldwide on a budget of $60 million. The movie was followed by two sequels, in the film series of the same name.
Storyline[]
Charlie Hinton, an unemployed father, and his friend Phil run a daycare center of their own called Daddy Day Care. However, they have competition with Miss Harridan at The Chapman Academy, which is like a Princeton University for pre-schoolers. Later, Marvin, another former co-worker, works with Charlie and Phil. The first day care location takes place in Hinton's house. But due to financial issues, the day care shuts down for good. Until one day, when Charlie confronts Miss Harridan on what kids want and need. After listening to Hinton's argument, Harridan shuts her academy for good and the day care is restored, but in a new location.
Movie Trailer[]
Sound Effects Used[]
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