Daddy Day Care
ComedyFamily
5+PG
2003·1h 32m·Steve Carr·Revolution Studios·● Script read & verified
A comedy about two unemployed fathers who start an unconventional day care center in their home to make ends meet. The film follows their hilarious...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
Children may ask about job loss and financial stress as these themes are central to the plot
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire plot centers on Charlie learning to prioritize fatherhood over career ambitions. The film explicitly champions stay-at-home parenting and puts family commitment above professional success as its central message.
Community Notes
- Some may find the premise relies on outdated gender stereotypes about men being incompetent caregivers
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows fathers as capable, loving caregivers challenging gender stereotypes
- ✓Demonstrates resourcefulness and determination when facing job loss and financial hardship
Cast:Eddie MurphyJeff GarlinSteve ZahnRegina KingKevin Nealon