"Nature called. Look who answered."

1999

1h 33m

6.5(3593 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A lazy law school grad adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend, but everything doesn't go as planned. Now he's forced to grow up while navigating the challenges of fatherhood.

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10 featured cast members

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Adam Sandler

Sonny Koufax

Cole Sprouse

Julian McGrath

Dylan Sprouse

Julian McGrath

Joey Lauren Adams

Layla Maloney

Josh Mostel

Arthur Brooks

Leslie Mann

Corinne Maloney

Jon Stewart

Kevin Gerrity

Allen Covert

Phil D'Amato

Jonathan Loughran

Mike

Peter Dante

Tommy Grayton

Creative team

Directed by: Dennis Dugan
Written by: Steve Franks
Tim Herlihy
Produced by: Sidney Ganis
Jack Giarraputo

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