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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Daddy Day Care (2003) as a comedy theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The comedy and family blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 32m · ★ 5.9

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  1. 96match

    1.Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)

    ★ 6.3 · Comedy · Family · Drama · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If Daddy Day Care clicked for you, Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and family, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Disney Plus
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021)

    ★ 7.3 · Animation · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Daddy Day Care clicked for you, The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and family, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Peacock Premium
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  3. 92match

    3.Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005)

    ★ 6.2 · Comedy · Family · Adventure · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If Daddy Day Care clicked for you, Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and family, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Netflix
    • Disney Plus
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    + Save for later
  4. 90match

    4.YES DAY (2021)

    ★ 6.7 · Family · Comedy · 1h 26m

    Why you'll love it

    If Daddy Day Care clicked for you, YES DAY (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and family, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.CJ7 (2008)

    ★ 7.3 · Comedy · Drama · Family · 1h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    If Daddy Day Care clicked for you, CJ7 (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and family, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    • YouTube(Buy)
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  6. 86match

    6.Incredibles 2 (2018)

    ★ 7.5 · Action · Adventure · Animation · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If Daddy Day Care clicked for you, Incredibles 2 (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in family, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Daddy's Home (2015)

    ★ 6.3 · Comedy · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    If Daddy Day Care clicked for you, Daddy's Home (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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    8.Fatherhood (2021)

    ★ 7.5 · Drama · Comedy · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    If Daddy Day Care clicked for you, Fatherhood (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    9.The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008)

    ★ 6.7 · Family · Animation · 1h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    If Daddy Day Care clicked for you, The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in family, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    • YouTube(Buy)
    • Fandango At Home(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    10.Rock Star (2001)

    ★ 6.7 · Music · Drama · Comedy · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If Daddy Day Care clicked for you, Rock Star (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Daddy Day Care?
Try Cheaper by the Dozen, The Boss Baby: Family Business, Cheaper by the Dozen 2—each shares DNA with Daddy Day Care while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Daddy Day Care?
Daddy Day Care (2003) is best described as Comedy, Family. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Daddy Day Care part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Daddy Day Camp Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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