Big Daddy

• Comedy
• Drama

A deliberately immature man-child attempts to win back a lost love by feigning responsibility through a hastily-arranged adoption, only to find his life upended by the genuine demands of parenthood. This isn’t a conventional romantic comedy; instead, it’s a surprisingly tender exploration of reluctant transformation as a commitment-phobic slacker navigates the messy, unglamorous realities of childcare – from public mishaps to confronting his own arrested development. The film uniquely balances slapstick humor with genuinely affecting moments of connection, portraying a bond forged not through idealized notions of fatherhood, but through shared vulnerability and a begrudging, evolving affection. The awkwardness and unconventionality of their relationship create a surprisingly heartwarming narrative about finding purpose in unexpected places, fueled by a curious exploration of what it truly means to grow up.