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FILM · 1994

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  1. #001

    Producer and director Ivan Reitman named this film not the best but his favorite among all the films he made with Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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  2. #002

    Following Twins (1988) and Kindergarten Cop (1990), this film is the third in an unrelated comedy trilogy directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger's co-stars here include Danny DeVito (who also appeared in Twins (1988)) and Pamela Reed (who also appeared in Kindergarten Cop (1990)). All three films dealt with the theme of raising children.

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  3. #003

    Arnold Schwarzenegger spent time in obstetricians' waiting rooms to learn how pregnant women behave.

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  4. #004

    In a recent interview, Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that Danny DeVito pranked him during filming. After the two had lunch in DeVito's trailer, DeVito gave Schwarzenegger a cigar. After smoking it, Schwarzenegger forgot all his lines, what the scene was and that he was supposed to be shooting. DeVito had given him a cigar containing marijuana.

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  5. #005

    To connect more with his character, Arnold Schwarzenegger wore maternity clothes before shooting his scenes.

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  6. #006

    An early cut of the film ended with an abortion scene that the studio cancelled after deciding the subject was "too politically sensitive." Extensive reshoots were needed to make the final film work.

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  7. #007

    Brian Levant was initially chosen to direct, but Arnold Schwarzenegger refused to appear in the film unless Ivan Reitman directed it.

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  8. #008

    Although Brian Levant turned down directing this film, Arnold Schwarzenegger warmed to the director a few years later and agreed to let Levant direct him in Jingle All the Way (1996).

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  9. #009

    Joe Pesci, Bob Hoskins, Danny Glover, Daniel Stern, Robin Williams, John Goodman, Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Phil Collins and Rick Moranis were considered for the role of Dr. Larry Arbogast.

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  10. #010

    Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford, John Travolta, Tom Cruise, Charlie Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Michael Douglas, Bruce Willis, Mel Gibson, Hulk Hogan, Lou Ferrigno, Woody Harrelson and Ted Danson were considered for the role of Dr. Alex Hesse.

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  11. #011

    It was featured in the 100th episode of the comedy podcast Bu Nasıl Yapıldı?

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  12. #012

    Brooke Shields, Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Geena Davis, Kirstie Alley, Elizabeth Perkins, Helen Hunt, Catherine O'Hara and Sandra Bullock were considered for the role of Dr. Diana Reddin.

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  13. #013

    Alex says, "Just do it," to Larry when he wants him to feel the baby. "Do it" is one of Schwarzenegger's trademarks.

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  14. #014

    Arnold Schwarzenegger's character in this film may be a possible reference to the series Family Ties. Arnold plays a doctor named Alex working at Leland University in this film. On Family Ties, Michael J. Fox played a character named Alex who attended (and graduated from) Leland University.

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  15. #015

    The cereal Alex eats when he goes to his room is original Cap'n Crunch.

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  16. #016

    James Coburn, James Cromwell, Max Wright and Charles Grodin were considered for the role of Noah Banes.

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  17. #017

    Phil Hartman was considered for the role of Dr. Larry Arbogast.

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