Daddy Day Care (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Two men get laid off and have to become stay-at-home dads when they can't find jobs, which inspires them to open their own day-care center.
Rated PG • 2003 • 1h 32m
Daddy Day Care is a family comedy rated PG primarily for some mild language and potty humor. The film follows Charlie Hinton and his friend Phil after they are laid off and decide to open their own unconventional daycare. Parents should be aware of frequent slapstick violence played for laughs, including characters getting hit in the groin or falling down, along with plenty of potty humor like diaper messes and a child drinking soap… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Daddy Day Care appropriate for kids?
Daddy Day Care is a family comedy rated PG primarily for some mild language and potty humor. The film follows Charlie Hinton and his friend Phil after they are laid off and decide to open their own unconventional daycare. Parents should be aware of frequent slapstick violence… Read more — free account
Content severity in Daddy Day Care
What happens in Daddy Day Care, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:09 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Daddy Day Care
Sexual content is very light and mostly consists of brief innuendo. In one scene, a married couple begins to kiss in bed before being interrupted. A child asks where babies come from, but the question is quickly dodged. There is a brief, comedic line of innuendo from one of the dads in reference to a woman's breasts after she mentions she stopped breastfeeding.
Violence and gore in Daddy Day Care
Violence is frequent but entirely comedic and slapstick in nature. Characters endure cartoonish pratfalls, such as being kicked by children (once in the groin), running into doors, and stapling a hand. There is a significant amount of potty humor, including a chaotic diaper-changing scene where a character is urinated on, a child drinks soap and burps bubbles, and a discussion about a child missing the toilet (the mess is not shown). None of the violence results in injury or is presented in a serious manner.
Language in Daddy Day Care
The film's PG rating is for language. There is an incomplete use of the F-word (a character begins to spell it but is cut off), at least one use of 'hell,' and a potentially hard-to-hear use of 'shit.' Name-calling includes a child telling an adult to 'Shut up, butthead!' The profanity is infrequent but notable for a family film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Daddy Day Care
Substance use is minimal and played for comedic effect. One minor character who runs a dilapidated daycare is briefly seen smoking a cigarette. In two separate scenes, characters joke about giving hyperactive children Ritalin or other drugs to calm them down, but this is presented as a ridiculous and inappropriate suggestion.
Mature themes in Daddy Day Care
The film's primary themes involve job loss, financial insecurity, and changing career paths, as the main characters are laid off at the start of the film. There are also themes of corporate competition, as a rival daycare owner actively sabotages their business out of jealousy. The story ultimately focuses on the positive themes of fatherhood, finding fulfilling work, and the importance of play-based learning for children.
Scary moments in Daddy Day Care
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Daddy Day Care appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Daddy Day Care is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. Daddy Day Care is a family comedy rated PG primarily for some mild language and potty humor. The film follows Charlie Hinton and his friend Phil after they are laid off and decide to open their own unconventional…
What age rating does Daddy Day Care have?
Daddy Day Care is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Daddy Day Care about?
Daddy Day Care is a family comedy rated PG primarily for some mild language and potty humor. The film follows Charlie Hinton and his friend Phil after they are laid off and decide to open their own unconventional daycare. Parents should be aware of frequent slapstick violence played for laughs, including characters…
Is there sex or nudity in Daddy Day Care?
Sexual content is very light and mostly consists of brief innuendo. In one scene, a married couple begins to kiss in bed before being interrupted. A child asks where babies come from, but the question is quickly dodged. There is a brief, comedic line of…
How violent is Daddy Day Care?
Violence is frequent but entirely comedic and slapstick in nature. Characters endure cartoonish pratfalls, such as being kicked by children (once in the groin), running into doors, and stapling a hand. There is a significant amount of potty humor, including a…
Is the language in Daddy Day Care appropriate for kids?
The film's PG rating is for language. There is an incomplete use of the F-word (a character begins to spell it but is cut off), at least one use of 'hell,' and a potentially hard-to-hear use of 'shit.' Name-calling includes a child telling an adult to 'Shut…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Daddy Day Care?
Substance use is minimal and played for comedic effect. One minor character who runs a dilapidated daycare is briefly seen smoking a cigarette. In two separate scenes, characters joke about giving hyperactive children Ritalin or other drugs to calm them down…
What mature themes appear in Daddy Day Care?
The film's primary themes involve job loss, financial insecurity, and changing career paths, as the main characters are laid off at the start of the film. There are also themes of corporate competition, as a rival daycare owner actively sabotages their…
How long is Daddy Day Care?
Daddy Day Care runs 92 minutes, directed by Steve Carr, released in 2003.
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