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The Pacifier (2005)

โ€œWelcome to the infantry.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 3,345 votes 1h 35m pg ActionComedyFamily

#133 of 184 films from 2005 #1628 of 2168 in action

Directed by Adam Shankman ยท Written by Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant

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Overview

Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe is handed a new assignment: Protect the five Plummer kids from enemies of their recently deceased father -- a government scientist whose top-secret experiment remains hidden in the kids' house.

Cast

Vin Dieselas Shane Wolfe
Lauren Grahamas Claire Fletcher
Faith Fordas Julie Plummer
Brittany Snowas Zoe
Max Thieriotas Seth
Chris Potteras Bill Fawcett
Carol Kaneas Helga
Brad Garrettas Vice Principal Murney
Morgan Yorkas Lulu
Tate Donovanas Howard Plummer
Keegan Hooveras Peter
Scott Thompsonas Director
Logan Hooveras Peter
Denis Akiyamaas Mr. Chun

Facts

Release dateMarch 4, 2005
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) โ€” shorter as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$56,000,000
Box office$198,636,868 (3.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0395699

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Questions

How long is The Pacifier?
The Pacifier runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is The Pacifier worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 3,345 votes, which places it #133 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 28%) and #1628 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Pacifier?
The Pacifier was directed by Adam Shankman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Walk to Remember (2002), Hairspray (2007), Disenchanted (2022).
Who stars in The Pacifier?
Vin Diesel as Shane Wolfe; Lauren Graham as Claire Fletcher; Faith Ford as Julie Plummer; Brittany Snow as Zoe; Max Thieriot as Seth; Chris Potter as Bill Fawcett.
What is The Pacifier rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Pacifier?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/21347.

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