Big Daddy

An immature man looks after his flatmate’s five‑year‑old son in an effort to prove to his former girlfriend that he is capable of handling responsibility. The resulting comedy stars Adam Sandler and Joey Lauren Adams and centres on the unlikely caretaker.

Big Daddy is a programme presented as a feature‑length comedy film. Although it’s simply listed as a movie, it’s packaged as a television programme that delivers a light‑hearted narrative centred on everyday mishaps and personal growth, all wrapped in humour. The story follows an immature man who, to convince his former girlfriend that he can handle responsibility, steps in to look after his flatmate’s five‑year‑old son. This unlikely babysitting arrangement creates a series of chaotic yet comedic situations, as he tries to balance his own immaturity with the demands of caring for a child. The film features Adam Sandler and Joey Lauren Adams in the leading roles. Their presence anchors the comedic narrative, with Sandler’s well‑known style contributing to the humour and Adams providing the pivotal link to the protagonist’s past relationship, which drives his motivation throughout the story. Throughout the programme, the central focus remains on the protagonist’s struggle to demonstrate maturity. The comedic set‑pieces highlight the gap between his youthful behaviour and the responsibilities he must shoulder, offering a humorous look at how a simple act of babysitting can become a test of personal growth.