1. Happy Gilmore
#1,271 most popular movie yesterdayHappy Gilmore presents Adam Sandler as an unsuccessful ice hockey player who discovers his prowess in golf. The film shares the eccentric humor and the journey of personal growth which fans of Big Daddy will find familiar and enjoyable.
8 movies like Happy Gilmore...2. The Waterboy
#1,889 most popular movie yesterdayThe Waterboy stars Adam Sandler as Bobby Boucher, a socially inept water boy for a college football team who discovers his talent for tackling. Big Daddy enthusiasts will enjoy the similar comedic elements and Sandler's lovable underdog performance.
8 movies like The Waterboy...3. Liar Liar
#1,946 most popular movie yesterdayLiar Liar stars Jim Carrey as a career-focused lawyer who cannot lie for 24 hours due to his son's wish. It shares Big Daddy's comedic approach to fatherhood and focuses on the relationship between a father and his son.
8 movies like Liar Liar...4. The Game Plan
#2,292 most popular movie yesterdayThe Game Plan sees Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as a professional quarterback who learns he has an 8-year-old daughter. Like Big Daddy, the film blends comedy with touching moments as a bachelor learns about parenting.
7 movies like The Game Plan...5. Mr. Deeds
#2,364 most popular movie yesterdayMr. Deeds features Adam Sandler as a small-town guy who inherits a fortune and moves to the big city. Fans of Big Daddy will appreciate Sandler's unique blend of humor and heart as he navigates wealth and romance with his signature comedic style.
8 movies like Mr. Deeds...6. Daddy Day Care
#3,131 most popular movie yesterdayIn Daddy Day Care, Eddie Murphy and Jeff Garlin start a day care center, giving it a comedic twist. It taps into the same vein of humor as Big Daddy, focusing on the hilarious challenges of childcare and unconventional parenting.
7 movies like Daddy Day Care...7. The Pacifier
#3,244 most popular movie yesterdayThe Pacifier features Vin Diesel as a Navy SEAL assigned to protect a family, only to become their unwitting babysitter. Similar to Big Daddy, it combines action with comedy and showcases the tough-guy-turns-caretaker narrative.
8 movies like The Pacifier...8. Cheaper by the Dozen
#3,653 most popular movie yesterdayCheaper by the Dozen follows Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt as they manage their household of twelve children. If you're seeking a family-centered comedy that explores the chaos and warmth of a large family like Big Daddy does, this is a go-to movie.
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