Daddy Day Care (HBO)

About Daddy Day Care (HBO)

"Daddy Day Care" is a 2003 American family comedy film released by Columbia Pictures. Directed by Steve Carr and written by Geoff Rodkey, the movie presents a humorous take on the world of childcare. The story revolves around two fathers, who after losing their jobs, start a home childcare business.

Making / Production

"Daddy Day Care" was filmed mainly in and around Los Angeles, California. Director Steve Carr conceptualized the intriguing idea of a 'daddy day care' from the need for a laugh-out-loud family comedy which also conveyed the perspective of modern dads.

Actors

• Eddie Murphy as Charles "Charlie" Hinton, who perfectly captures his character's transformation from workaholic executive to dedicated childcare giver.
• Jeff Garlin as Phil, an endearing and comic character brought to life by Garlin's spot-on humorous timing.
• Regina King as Kim Hinton, demonstrating a strong female character balancing career and motherhood.
• Anjelica Huston as Miss Harridan, who becomes the antagonist with her understated comedy and villainy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The words 'daddy day care' are never actually spoken in the film.
• Originally, the character Phil was supposed to be a mailman before the script was revised.
• The scene where the kids destroy the house in the party was shot in one take.

Awards

Although "Daddy Day Care" did not win any major cinematic awards, it was popular with audiences and has since become a beloved family comedy.

Quotes

• Charlie: "Day care or no care!"
• Phil: "I thought kids were supposed to be a mirror image of their parents? If that's the case, how come my son isn't fat and bald?"
• Miss Harridan: "You haven't heard the last of me, Charlie Hinton!"

Music, Soundtrack

• "Walking On Sunshine" by Katrina & The Waves
• "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas
• "I Wanna Be Sedated" by The Ramones