The Pacifier

2005, Kids & family/Comedy, 1h 35m

130 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Vin Diesel parodies his tough guy image for the family audience, but the result is only moderately amusing. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Elite Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe (Vin Diesel) can handle just about anything thrown his way, but even the best have their limits. When he fails to keep scientist Howard Plummer (Tate Donovan) safe from assassination, Wolfe has a shot at redemption by being assigned to protect Plummer's five children, including rebellious Zoe (Brittany Snow), Seth (Max Thieriot) and clingy Lulu (Morgan York). More than a handful, these kids -- and their pet duck -- are pushing this seasoned warrior to the edge.
  • Rating:
    PG (Language|Action/Violence|Rude Humor)
  • Genre:
    Kids & family, Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Adam Shankman
  • Producer:
    Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Jonathan Glickman
  • Writer:
    Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $113.0M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Buena Vista Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Vin Diesel
Shane Wolfe
Lauren Graham
Principal Claire
Faith Ford
Julie
Brittany Snow
Zoe Plummer
Max Thieriot
Seth Plummer
Chris Potter
Capt. Bill Fawcett
Morgan York
LuLu Plummer
Scott Thompson
Director
Carol Kane
Helga
Brad Garrett
Coach
Denis Akiyama
Mr. Chun
Mung-Ling Tsui
Mrs. Chun
Kegan Hoover
Peter Plummer
Logan Hoover
Peter Plummer
Kyle Schmid
Scott
Anne Fletcher
Liesel
Tate Donovan
Howard Plummer
Adam Shankman
Director
George Zakk
Executive Producer
Jennifer Gibgot
Executive Producer
Adam Shankman
Executive Producer
Derek Evans
Executive Producer
Garrett Grant
Executive Producer
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Gary Barber
Producer
Jonathan Glickman
Producer
Thomas Lennon
Writer
Robert Ben Garant
Writer
John Debney
Original Music
Peter James
Cinematography
Christopher Greenbury
Film Editing
Linda DeScenna
Production Design
Arvinder Grewal
Art Director
Ric McElvin
Set Decoration
Steve Shewchuk
Set Decoration
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Critic Reviews for The Pacifier

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Audience Reviews for The Pacifier

  • Dec 02, 2011
    The Pacifier sucked, it was boring, badly acted, and terrible action, and one of my least favorite film.
    Bradley W Super Reviewer
  • Oct 09, 2011
    funny but it kinda sucked as well
    Paul A Super Reviewer
  • Jun 30, 2011
    it had its moments but it all comes back to the disney ending. as soon as the lead starts falling in love with the kids there is no looking back
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • Jun 28, 2011
    I beared this film, laughed a few times, attempted to relate to the characters, and even semi-enjoyed it at one point. Professionally speaking, however, in the game of establishing a family film that shines as a classic in the light of basic walkovers, this film didn't even put a dent in the barrier.
    Jackson W Super Reviewer
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