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Daddy Day Care

(2003, Rated PG, Family and kids, Starring Eddie Murphy, Jeff Garlin, Regina King)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Eddie Murphy in slapstick potty humor comedy.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 6–8

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Potty humor.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Comic violence, no one hurt. Kids may be troubled by the idea of a parent losing a job.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Some naughty words.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Daddy Day Care

Parents need to know that the movie has some mildly naughty words ("butthead," "screw up") and a lot of potty humor. There is also some comic violence and slapstick (including a brief appearance by the Three Stooges). Kids may be troubled by the idea of a parent losing a job.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how Charlie learned about what was important to him and how members of their own families show each other that family comes first. They could also talk about what the children learn from Phil, Charlie, and Marvin. What makes Tony want to be himself instead of Flash? Why wasn't Crispin polite before and why is it so important that he learned to be polite from Charlie?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    GREAT FOR KIDS!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    this movie is awsome!!!!!!! i never get tired of watching it!!!!! BUT adults may find it childish, boring, and just plane wrong but if you have a child who is 6-13 years old dont not them watch it just because you dont like it because then they would be missing out on a GREAT ADN FUNNY movie that wil put a smile on there face when they are having a bad day or will make them laugh out loud when they want a laugh.

  2. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    great funny movie

    there is nothing overwelming about this movie exsept for the father losing his job and stuff. other than that it's funny movie that kids and young teens will enjoy

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Kids won't get it

    this is a hilarious movie, but not the best.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0

    Potty Humor

    In a scene a kid "missed" the toilet and the mess is off-screen.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    My review

    This movie was hilarious, but younger kids shouldn't see it on account of the swearing, and some violance to it. The potty humor is funny, but younger kids probably wont get it.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great Family Film...

    Daddy Day Care is a great family film. I think that it's a very good comedy, one of the best.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 3.0

    no

    mn

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Cute Movie

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Mississippi
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 4.0

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    This movie is a fun, silly, laughing film. It is a tremendous hit for the whole family to enjoy. Daddy Day Care offers a lesson to be learned.

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    This funny movie is definitely one I'd see again!

    This cute movie is full of kid humor, but there is some adult humor to go with it. I think this movie will really be enjoyed by kids from the ages of 4-11. I'll bet that you'll get a good laugh out of this one!

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 1.0

    insulting

    this is the kind of movie that makes you think that movie producers think kids are stupid and willing to watch anything.

  16. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Movie shows "dads" in a positive light, caring and sensitive to their kids

    My daughter and I enjoyed this movie. I was cautious at first, Mr.Murphy has been known to have a terrible "potty" mouth. But not true in this film. We enjoyed it, entertaining, funny and a good message about dads, shows them as caring and sensitive to the needs of their kids, it did not show the "moms" putting down their husbands, there was some potty humor, but it was not overt and it is true to real life...I'll see it again...

  17. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 3.0

    Absolutely hilarious for a nine year old boy.

    Potty humor abounds in this movie. Farting and pooping and gross out jokes made the 8 nine year olds we went with roar with laughter. THere may be some language people don't like -- butthead etc. -- but on the whole, the positive role model of two caring dads doing what moms do advocating more fun and less "get ahead quick" thinking was refreshing and great for the boys to see. Eddie Murphy is just a riot. My husband hates these kind of movies and even he laughed. So did our 13 year old daughter. Fun for the family even if it wasn't an Oscar contender.

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Really funny.

    I really liked it when the kid missed in the bathroom. I thought the dads were great. I really liked it that Tony stopped being Flash and thought it was great how the dads helped the kids.

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