The read
Audiences rate it 23 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes39%
Metacritic42/100
Audiences rate it 23 points higher than critics do.
3,646 audience votes
Key crew
- Dennis DuganDirector
- Tim HerlihyScreenplay
- Teddy CastellucciOriginal Music Composer
- Adam SandlerScreenplay
- Steve FranksScreenplay
Cast
- Adam SandlerSonny
- Joey Lauren AdamsLayla
- Jon StewartKevin
- Cole SprouseJulian
- Dylan SprouseJulian
- Josh MostelMr. Brooks
- Leslie MannCorinne
- Allen CovertPhil
- Rob SchneiderDelivery Guy
- Kristy SwansonVanessa
- Joseph BolognaMr. Koufax
- Peter DanteTommy
Stills
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Themes
bachelorvomitsyracuse universitylaw schoolpolitically incorrectyoung boywetting pantspublic urinationchild's point of viewresponsibilityimmaturity