Adam Sandler Movies In Order [Where To Watch]

 

Adam Sandler's filmography, if defined by one quality, would be range. Probably not exactly in the way you're thinking, though. Sandler has aced in playing the guy-next-door, the ones you can rely on, maybe at times even an underdog, almost always the underappreciated.

 

A certain kind of likeability is associated with his staple characters, making them universal yet reflective. With dashes of humour and the lightness of the plot, the range of his movies spans themes, treatment, and geographical landscape.

 

They are emotional, endearing, and feel-good. Amid the Rom-coms, Adam has continued surprising his fans and critics with Cameleon-like transiting performances in films like Uncut Gems, The Meyerowitz Stories, and others that solidify his craft.

 

Making his debut in cinemas in 1989, participating in SNL's comedy sketches, and being nominated and receiving awards, it's safe to say, Sandler has been successful in creating his niche with the audience's constant appreciation.

 

Below we have listed all Adam Sandler movies in their order of release to help new fans to watch them easily without missing anyone.

 

 

1. Going Overboard (1989)

 

 

Going Overboard is a comedy movie which is directed by Valerie Breiman and a cast consisting of Adam Sandler, Billy Bob Thornton, and Billy Zane (main characters). The film was released in 1989 with a run time of 1 hour 39 min.

 

Shecky is struggling to make it as a comedian. He takes up a job opportunity on a cruise ship, expecting a perfect career route in cruise ship comedy to be waiting for him.

 

Instead, the big career break falls on his lap when the ship's comedian finds missing and presumably thought to be drawn. Although nervous about walking on stage and, despite tanking his first performance, Shecky builds belief in himself and goes up for a second time.

 

 

2. Shakes the Clown (1991)

 

 

Shakes the Clown is a comedy-crime movie directed by Bobcat Goldthwait featuring Bobcat Goldthwait, Julie Brown, and Bruce Baum. Shakes the Clown was released in 1991 with a run time of 1 hour 27 min.

 

The film was produced with a budget of $1,400,000, and it was able to gather $115,103 in the United States and Canada while worldwide collection amounted to $115,103. Shakes is a depressed clown who drowns his sorrows in alcohol.

 

Looked after by his father's friend, Cheese, Shakes further slips into a bad mental state when his chances of getting selected for a children's tv show get passed onto psychopath Binky.

 

His extreme alcoholism starts posing threats to him in his relationship, leading to a break-up and earning Cheese's disappointment at work. All hell broke loose when Shakes got framed for a murder while he was high on alcohol.

 

 

 

3. Coneheads (1993)

 

 

Coneheads premiered in theatres in 1993. Directed by Steve Barron, this movie features Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, and Robert Knott in the lead. If you have a particular liking for comedy-sci-fi movies, then you can try this title.

 

Coneheads received a score of 5.4 on IMDb and 49 on Metacritic. An alien couple having cone-shaped heads, Beldar and Prymaat, comes to Earth and quickly adapts to living like other humans.

 

Beldar becomes a driving instructor while their teenage daughter, Connie's dating life, brings tension between Connie and Beldar. He is determined to win the gold tournament at his country club while two INS officers are trailing Beldar to arrest them.

 

But, the couple's planet sends rescue before they can be taken away, leading to Beldar prioritising Connie's feelings.

 

 

 

4. Airheads (1994)

 

 

Airheads premiered in theatres in 1994. Directed by Michael Lehmann, this movie features Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, and Adam Sandler in the lead. If you have a particular liking for comedy-crime movies, then you can try this title.

 

Airheads received a score of 6.1 on IMDb and 46 on Metacritic. A hard rock band, The Lone Rangers, has three members, Chazz, Rex, and Pip, who have constantly been unsuccessful in getting their demo tapes heard by music producers.

 

They decide to play their music live on a radio show and meet an RJ on air, Ian, but the station manager asks them to stop the show. A fight breaks out, and everybody listening to the show hears it.

 

The issue gets bigger with the police arriving and even turning political.

 

 

5. Mixed Nuts (1994)

 

 

Starring Steve Martin, Madeline Kahn, and Robert Klein in the lead, Mixed Nuts is a comedy-drama movie that came out in 1994. Nora Ephron executed this film with a talented team of crew members involving Nora Ephron, and Delia Ephron (screenplay), Sven Nykvist (cinematography), George Fenton (music), Jeffrey Kurland (costume), and many others.

 

Philip is the head of 'Lifesavers', a suicide prevention hotline facing evacuation because of his inability to pay for several months. His team members include neurotic Mrs Munchnik and empathetic Catherine, and despite what they were thinking, they don't receive many calls at Christmas time.

 

Chaos follows when a couple, which Philip tried to help earlier, barged into his office and continued to cause trouble. In the madness, a man dies, leaving Philip to dispose of the body.

 

 

 

6. Billy Madison (1995)

 

 

Coming from Universal Pictures, Billy Madison is a comedy movie starring Adam Sandler, Darren McGavin, and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras. Directed by Tamra Davis, the movie became a box-office success as it gathered $25,588,734 in USA and Canada, whereas it got $26,488,734 worldwide from a budget of $10,000,000.

 

A business tycoon, Brian is on the verge of retirement but finds himself unable to trust his 27-year-old, good-for-nothing son, Billy, could be the one who can manage his hotel chain after he is gone.

 

Billy, adamant about proving his father, is tasked to pass his grade school to prove his sense of responsibility. As Billy starts to make progress and manages to befriend his classmates, Brian's vice-president, who wants to take over the company, devices plans to stop Billy.

 

 

 

7. Happy Gilmore (1996)

 

 

Happy Gilmore is a comedy-sport movie featuring Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, and Julie Bowen that premiered in the theatres in 1996. The film was produced by Universal Pictures under the direction of filmmaker Dennis Dugan.

 

The movie had a budget of $12,000,000 with which it was able to collect $41,205,099 worldwide and won awards in various categories of MTV Movie + TV Awards. Happy Gilmore will do whatever it takes to save his grandmother's house.

 

Despite being rejected as a pro hockey player, he puts his skills to use on the green. People soon realize this wannabe actually possesses the most powerful golf drive in history.

 

Gilmore takes his newfound skills to the P. G. A. and hopes to make enough money to pay off the bank and save his grandma's ancestral home. However, the P. G. A. has no room for another winner, because all eyes are already set on preeminent champion Shooter McGavin.

 

 

 

8. Bulletproof (1996)

 

 

Bulletproof is an action-comedy movie directed by Ernest R. Dickerson featuring Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler, and James Caan. Bulletproof was released in 1996 with a run time of 1 hour and 24 min.

 

The film was produced with a budget of $25,000,000, and it was able to gather $21,576,954 in the United States and Canada while worldwide collection amounted to $22,611,954. LAPD undercover cop Carter has his friend Moses make him join the gang of a drug lord, Colton, to capture the gangster.

 

However, Moses learns about the secret identity of Carter, breaking his heart from the deceit. When Moses is arrested by the police and agrees to testify against his boss, Carter is tasked with seeing through Moses reaching the court.

 

On the way, they are attacked by Colton's goons, allowing the old friends to reconcile.

 

 

 

9. The Wedding Singer (1998)

 

 

Coming from Juno Pix and director Frank Coraci, The Wedding Singer is a comedy-music movie released in 1998. The Wedding Singer was able to collect $123,306,987 at the box office and got considered for awards such as Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, BMI Film & TV Awards, and Kids' Choice Awards, USA.

 

Robbie, who sings at the wedding, has his wedding approaching with Linda. On their big day, Linda calls off their engagement, leaving Robbie heartbroken. Following on his promise to sing at Julia's wedding, whom he met during one of his performances, during which they become friends.

 

Gradually, their bond grows thicker, leading to deeper feelings that confuse both of them. With selfish partners diverting their attention, Robbie and Julia must realize what their heart wants and act on it before it's late.

 

 

 

10. Dirty Work (1998)

 

 

Dirty Work is a comedy movie directed by Bob Saget featuring Norm MacDonald, Jack Warden, and Artie Lange. Dirty Work was released in 1998 with a run time of 1 hour 22 min.

 

The film was produced with a budget of $13,000,000, and it was able to gather $10,023,282 in the United States and Canada while worldwide collection amounted to $10,023,282. Mitch and Sam are raised by Sam's father, Pops, whose advice to the boys would make them not accept any kind of unfairness from anyone.

 

When Sam's father falls sick, Mitch and Sam open their business Dirty Work to earn money for Pop's operation. Their business is taking contracts of taking revenge on their client's behalf through elaborate events.

 

As their business becomes popular, they fall for a shady developer's tricks but get back at him in their own style.

 

 

 

11. The Waterboy (1998)

 

 

Helmed for the screen by filmmaker Frank Coraci, The Waterboy is a comedy-sport movie released in 1998. The film has individuals like Alan Pasqua (music), Steven Bernstein (cinematography), and Tom Bronson (costume) as part of the crew among many others.

 

The Waterboy was able to collect $185,991,646 at the box office and awards, which include Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, BMI Film & TV Awards, and Kids' Choice Awards, USA. Bobby Boucher Jr. is a socially inept, stuttering, and somewhat mentally challenged man who serves as the water boy for the University of Louisiana football program.

 

Bobby is constantly bullied by the players, but when he is fired and hired by the South-Central Louisiana State University Mud Dogs, he discovers his potential as a feared outside linebacker.

 

 

 

12. Big Daddy (1999)

 

 

Coming from Jack Giarraputo Productions and director Dennis Dugan, Big Daddy is a comedy-drama movie released in 1999. Big Daddy was able to collect $234,801,895 at the box office and got considered for awards such as Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, BMI Film & TV Awards, and Kids' Choice Awards, USA.

 

A 32-year-old man-child, Sonny has no aspirations, career, or future for his life. A fact his girlfriend, Vanessa, understands and gives him an ultimatum to get his acts together. When his roommate, Kevin, moves to China for work, Sonny meets a five-year-old, Julian, left by his mother in the care of Kevin, his father.

 

In his roommate's absence, Sonny starts to bond with Julian and raise him as his own. But, soon, Sonny's questionable parenting brings in serious trouble.

 

 

 

13. The Peeper (1999)

 

 

The Peeper is an animation-short movie which is directed by Tom Winkler and a cast consisting of Adam Sandler, Suzanne Friedman, and Allen Covert (main characters). The film was released in 1999 with a run time of 6 min.

 

Co-written by Adam Sandler, his first animated project, Peeping Tom, was made a flash cartoon and is a social commentary on the nature of perverts climbing trees and stalking their targets and wearing nipple clips.

 

Released in 1999, the peeper through their snooping, which has grown into an addiction, on young women and often, their ill-intended adventures bring mishaps and unwanted consequences.

 

 

14. Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999)

 

 

Coming from Touchstone Pictures, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo is a comedy-romance movie starring Rob Schneider, William Forsythe, and Eddie Griffin. Directed by Mike Mitchell, the movie became a box-office success as it gathered $65,538,755 in USA and Canada, whereas it got $92,938,755 worldwide from a budget of $17,000,000.

 

Deuce cleans fish tanks and is asked by Laconte, a male prostitute, to look after his sick lionfish while he is away. Deuce's series of misadventures lead to starting of a fire in Laconte's house's kitchen and the breaking of the fish tank.

 

In urgent need of money, he meets a local pimp, L. J., who hires him to take over in Laconte's absence. Deuce, instead of sex, helps his clients help solve their problems and validate their feelings.

 

 

 

15. Little Nicky (2000)

 

 

Helmed for the screen by filmmaker Steven Brill, Little Nicky is a comedy-fantasy movie released in 2000. The film has individuals like Teddy Castellucci, and Adam Jeremy Williams (music), Theo van de Sande (cinematography), Ellen Lutter (costume) as part of the crew among many others.

 

Little Nicky was able to collect $58,292,295 at the box office and awards, which include The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards. Satan is retiring from work and has to make a decision to choose his successor from his three sons: the devious Adrian, the cruellest Cassius, and the kindest Nicky.

 

Adrian and Cassius leave Hell, land on Earth, and start to cause chaos. Satan asks Nicky to bring back his brothers, but Nicky finds a hard time adjusting to human ways and new relationships while the time to return to Hell with his brothers is also running out.

 

 

 

16. Mr. Deeds (2002)

 

 

Featuring Adam Sandler, Winona Ryder, and John Turturro in the lead, Mr. Deeds is a comedy-romance movie that came out in 2002. Mr. Deeds has a talented team of crew members involving Steven Brill (director), Tim Herlihy (screenplay), Peter Lyons Collister (cinematography), Teddy Castellucci (music), Ellen Lutter (costume), and many others.

 

Mr. Deeds received a score of 5.8 on IMDb, while it got 24 out of 100 on Metacritic. Deeds, who writes greeting cards and runs a pizza place in New Hampshire, fly to New York when his great uncle, a multi-billionaire, dies, and Deeds becomes the sole owner of his wealth.

 

He meets Babe, and as they spend time together, they fall for each other. With the legal formalities completed by the temporary head of the company, Cedar, Deeds returns to his home.

 

But, he soon learns about the true intention of Cedar and uncovers family truths.

 

 

 

17. Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

 

 

Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, and Philip Seymour Hoffman have given stellar performances in the movie Punch-Drunk Love. Thanks to them the film was able to gather various nominations and wins that included Cannes Film Festival, Central Ohio Film Critics Association, and Chlotrudis Awards.

 

Barry's anger issues stem from his social anxiety caused by the emotional bullying from his seven sisters. A chance encounter with one of his sisters' friends, Lena, gives him a chance to develop a relationship that grows over time.

 

But, Barry calling a phone sex line to curb his loneliness hinders his possibility with Lena as the operator hatch plans to extract money from him, and his refusal leads to Lena getting affected and injured.

 

 

 

18. Eight Crazy Nights (2002)

 

 

Coming from Happy Madison Productions and director Seth Kearsley, Eight Crazy Nights is an animation-comedy movie released in 2002. Eight Crazy Nights was able to collect $23,833,131 at the box office and got considered for awards such as Kids' Choice Awards, USA.

 

Davey, a man in his 30s, is irresponsible by often getting into trouble, which he starts. During a recent nuisance, he caused, he is given community service, and if he misbehaves again, he'll be in prison for ten years.

 

Davey's former basketball team referee, Whitey, gets Davey's responsibility. Any attempts made by Whitey to change Davey's course of life get met with humiliation and abuse. Davey realises he must accept his past in order to move on.

 

 

19. A Day with the Meatball (2002)

 

A Day with the Meatball is a comedy-short movie which is directed by Nicholaus Goossen and a cast consisting of Erinn Bartlett, J. D. Donaruma, and Albert Malera (main characters).

 

The film was released in 2002 with a run time of 2 min. A Day With the Meatball captures the adventures of Adam Sandler's noisy dog in New York. Meatball attends classes, gets his fur trimmed, works out in a gym, and even studies in a library.

 

However, he leaves due to complaints about the disturbance he creates. Meatball lands himself on a date that takes an unexpected turn. He returns to Adam after a fun day of receiving many pets.

 

 

20. The Hot Chick (2002)

 

 

Featuring Rob Schneider, Rachel McAdams, and Anna Faris in the lead, The Hot Chick is a comedy-fantasy movie that came out in 2002. The Hot Chick has a talented team of crew members involving Tom Brady (director), Tom Brady, and Rob Schneider (screenplay), Tim Suhrstedt (cinematography), John Debney (music), Alix Friedberg (costume), and many others.

 

The Hot Chick received a score of 5.5 on IMDb, while it got 29 out of 100 on Metacritic. Jessica, a high school cheerleader, finds a pair of earrings but loses one of them.

 

The other person, Clive, who gets the other earring, is running from the police. At night they both wear the jewellery simultaneously and realise their bodies have swapped with each other.

 

Somehow Jessica manages to convince her friends' group about her truth, and they help her to locate the other person. Clive, on the other hand, in Jessica's body, is making money from her beauty.

 

 

 

21. Anger Management (2003)

 

 

Coming from Revolution Studios, Anger Management is a comedy movie starring Jack Nicholson, Adam Sandler, and Marisa Tomei. Directed by Peter Segal, the movie became a box-office success as it gathered $135,645,823 in USA and Canada, whereas it got $195,745,823 worldwide from a budget of $75,000,000.

 

Dave works as a secretary, suffering from the bullying trauma he faced in childhood; as a result, he finds it challenging to stand his ground, call out people for their actions, and publicly show his love for his girlfriend.

 

After an aggravated issue with an air hostess, Dave is prescribed therapy for his anger management and brings Dr Buddy into his life. Dr Buddy's unconventional methods bring out varied reactions from Dave and make him more accepting of his emotions.

 

 

 

22. Couch (2003)

 

 

Couch is a short-comedy movie which is directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and a cast consisting of Adam Sandler (main character). The film was released in 2003 with a run time of 2 min.

 

The two and twenty minutes silent short film stars Adam Sandler arriving at a store looking for couches. The couches, he examines, look great for comfort with soft cushions but are equipped with modern innovation that displays danger and a weird sitting experience for the person.

 

As he skips to another couch and finds amazing support, he finds himself getting too comfortable, and mishap pursues.

 

 

23. Punch-Drunk Love: Deleted Scenes - Blossoms & Blood (2003)

 

 

Punch-Drunk Love: Deleted Scenes - Blossoms & Blood is a short-comedy movie which is directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and a cast consisting of Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, and Salvador Curiel (main characters).

 

The film was released in 2003 with a run time of 12 min. Punch-Drunk Love: Deleted Scenes - Blossoms and Blood is a collection of alternative takes and deleted scenes from the film Punch-Drunk Love directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, and released in 2002.

 

The footage is put together and set with Jon Brion's song "Here We Go" playing in the background. The short film moves forward with no plot but provides a distinctive watching experience.

 

The short also features some of Jeremy Blake's artwork which was not added to the film.

 

 

24. 50 First Dates (2004)

 

 

50 First Dates is a comedy-drama movie directed by Peter Segal featuring Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, and Rob Schneider. 50 First Dates was released in 2004 with a run time of 1 hour 39 min.

 

The film was produced with a budget of $75,000,000, and it was able to gather $120,908,074 in the United States and Canada while worldwide collection amounted to $198,520,934. A veterinarian, Henry, meets Lucy, and they have breakfast together.

 

However, when he meets her next, Lucy recalls no memory of ever meeting him. Later, Henry learns about her short-term memory loss issue, and despite her family warning him not to see Lucy, Henry still constructs ways to continue to run into her.

 

Lucy learns about her problem and, in return, decides to let Henry go when she finds out he wants to give up his career for her.

 

 

 

25. Spanglish (2004)

 

 

Coming from Columbia Pictures and director James L. Brooks, Spanglish is a comedy-drama movie released in 2004. Spanglish was able to collect $55,470,154 at the box office and got considered for awards such as California on Location Awards, German Dubbing Awards, and Imagen Foundation Awards.

 

Flor moves to the U. S. with her daughter, Cristina, aiming for better living conditions away from their undesirable financial situation. She begins working as a housekeeper for Claskys, a family sharing complicated dynamics.

 

On a summer trip away from home, Flor brings Cristina, who Deborah, the lady of the house, instantly likes. Flor, who has stayed connected with her Mexican roots, fears Cristina is losing touch under the influence of Deborah, which creates a wedge between the mother and daughter.

 

 

 

26. The Longest Yard (2005)

 

 

Featuring Adam Sandler, Burt Reynolds, and Chris Rock in the lead, The Longest Yard is a comedy-crime movie that came out in 2005. The Longest Yard has a talented team of crew members involving Peter Segal (director), Tracy Keenan Wynn, and Sheldon Turner (screenplay), Dean Semler (cinematography), Teddy Castellucci (music), Ellen Lutter (costume), and many others.

 

The Longest Yard received a score of 6.4 on IMDb, while it got 48 out of 100 on Metacritic. Former NFL quarterback Paul Crewe is sentenced to three years in prison after joyriding in his girlfriend Lena's Bentley and crashing during a police chase.

 

Texas warden Rudolph Hazen uses his influence to have Crewe transferred into his prison to coach his personal football team composed of prison guards to boost his reputation for future elections.

 

But Crewe befriends Caretaker and forms a team composed of the prison inmates to exact revenge against the abusive guards. With the help of former college football star Nate Scarborough and the black inmates, they form the Mean Machine and face off against the guards.

 

 

 

27. Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005)

 

 

It's hard to imagine a screenplay by Rob Schneider, David Garrett, and Jason Ward ever producing a bland movie, but the fact that they're not behind the camera as the director is what befell the movie's fate.

 

Even though the movie was not remarkable in every aspect, it was able to win Razzie Awards and The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards as well as $45,109,561 at the box office.

 

Deuce goes to visit his pimp friend, T. J., in Amsterdam and meets a German gigolo, Hummer, who gets killed shortly after. Deuce and T. J. arrive at the conclusion that one of Hummer's former female clients must be the killer.

 

As the friends decide to meet them, more gigolos fall to their deaths. Deuce meets Eva, a niece of a police inspector, thinking of her as the killer when he finds items used by the killer in her apartment.

 

 

 

28. Click (2006)

 

 

Starring Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, and Christopher Walken in the lead, Click is a comedy-drama movie that came out in 2006. Frank Coraci executed this film with a talented team of crew members involving Steve Koren, and Mark O'Keefe (screenplay), Dean Semler (cinematography), Rupert Gregson-Williams (music), Ellen Lutter (costume), and many others.

 

Michael, an architect, due to his workaholic tendencies, puts his career above his family. On his trip to a store, he gets a free remote control with some special features.

 

Michael realises the remote can power aspects of his life like time jumps. However, soon, the remote influence from Michael's behaviour starts acting on its own, keeps taking him to several years in future of unfavourable reality and never leaves Michael despite his attempts to get rid of it.

 

 

 

29. Reign Over Me (2007)

 

 

If it’s a movie to take your mind off everything you’re looking for, look no further than Reign Over Me. Mike Binder joined hands with Mike Binder( Screenplay), Russ T. Alsobrook(Cinematographer), and lead casts Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, and Jada Pinkett Smith to assist him in making the movie. Reign Over Me is one of the good drama movies that came out in 2007, with a score of 7.4 on IMDb.

 

The movie earned around $22,242,388 at the box office. Charlie had it all, success and great social life, once upon a time. When the Twin Towers fell in 2011, it took away his family and his will to live.

 

Years pass, but Charlie's loved ones find him unable to move on from his loss and grief. An accidental meeting with his college roommate, Alan, who can't believe in the person standing before him, one now a shadow of his former self, might be the change Charlie needs.

 

 

 

30. I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)

 

 

Coming from Universal Pictures, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry is a comedy-romance movie starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, and Jessica Biel. Directed by Dennis Dugan, the movie became a box-office success as it gathered $120,059,556 in USA and Canada, whereas it got $187,134,117 worldwide from a budget of $85,000,000.

 

When Larry decides to increase his insurance policy, he is faced with the hurdle of having to find a new beneficiary. Larry, heartbroken after his wife's death, lives with his children.

 

He is friends with Chuck and asks him to enter a domestic partnership for the policy in exchange for a past promise. However, their plans don't smoothly sail when suspicions start rising regarding the authenticity of their relationship, while their new homosexual identities also endanger their firefighter job.

 

 

 

31. You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)

 

 

Coming from Columbia Pictures, You Don't Mess with the Zohan is an action-comedy movie starring Adam Sandler, John Turturro, and Emmanuelle Chriqui. Directed by Dennis Dugan, the movie became a box-office success as it gathered $100,018,837 in USA and Canada, whereas it got $204,313,400 worldwide from a budget of $90,000,000.

 

Despite his success, Zohan, an Israeli counter-terrorist working with Israeli forces, wishes to quit and become a hairstylist. Under a cover, Zohan leaves for New York and struggles to find work due to having no experience.

 

In a populated area of Middle Eastern immigrants, he manages to grow the salon business of a Palestinian woman, Nadia. However, it upsets a businessman who wants to tear down the neighbourhood and triggers an inter-ethnic riot to achieve his goal.

 

 

 

32. Bedtime Stories (2008)

 

 

Bedtime Stories premiered in theatres in 2008. Directed by Adam Shankman, this movie features Adam Sandler, Keri Russell, and Courteney Cox in the lead. If you have a particular liking for adventure-comedy movies, then you can try this title.

 

Bedtime Stories received a score of 6 on IMDb and 33 on Metacritic. Skeeter is stuck in his job as a repairman at Nottingham Hotels. He gets asked to take care of his sister's children while she is away, and he tells him a bedtime story every night.

 

Following the events of the two days, Skeeter realizes the story he tells with little modulations is coming true. He directs this new knowledge to get what he desires. Everything runs according to his plans until the kids get into trouble.

 

 

 

33. Funny People (2009)

 

 

Funny People is a comedy-drama movie directed by Judd Apatow featuring Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Leslie Mann. Funny People was released in 2009 with a run time of 2 hours 26 min.

 

The film was produced with a budget of $75,000,000, and it was able to gather $51,855,045 in the United States and Canada while worldwide collection amounted to $71,585,235. George, a middle-aged stand-up comedian turned actor, is dissatisfied with his career trajectory.

 

He finds out about his outnumbered days and decides to rekindle his relationship with his ex-fiancée, who is already married with kids. He crosses paths with Ira, who is an aspiring stand-up comedian and hires him as his assistant.

 

When George finds himself competing with his ex-fiancée's husband to win her love, it leads to a friendship fall-out with Ira making George realise his wrong ways.

 

 

 

34. Grown Ups (2010)

 

 

Starring Adam Sandler, Salma Hayek, and Kevin James in the lead, Grown Ups is a comedy movie that came out in 2010. Dennis Dugan executed this film with a talented team of crew members involving Adam Sandler, and Fred Wolf (screenplay), Theo van de Sande (cinematography), Rupert Gregson-Williams (music), Ellen Lutter (costume), and many others.

 

Five childhood friends, Lenny, Eric, Kurt, Marcus, and Rob, meet at a beach house to attend their high school basketball coach's funeral. All men settled in different career directions, shares layered dynamics with their families.

 

As they are reunited after years and spend time together, the problems lurking beneath their happiness come into the light, bringing in more complications. During a run down with their childhood opponent, the friends re-kindle their old and work on new bonds.

 

 

 

35. Just Go with It (2011)

 

 

Coming from Columbia Pictures and director Dennis Dugan, Just Go with It is a comedy-romance movie released in 2011. Just Go with It was able to collect $214,945,591 at the box office and got considered for awards such as ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards, Razzie Awards, and Teen Choice Awards.

 

A love triangle unfolds between a successful plastic surgeon, his office manager, and a young math teacher, all set against the backdrop of a wild and comical Hawaiian adventure. When Danny meets Palmer and lies about his marital status, he enlists the help of Katherine to pose as his soon-to-be ex-wife.

 

But as they embark on a journey to Hawaii, with Danny's bumbling cousin in tow, Danny and Katherine find themselves falling for each other, just as Palmer starts to suspect the truth.

 

 

 

36. Zookeeper (2011)

 

 

Helmed for the screen by filmmaker Frank Coraci, Zookeeper is a comedy-family movie released in 2011. The film has individuals like Rupert Gregson-Williams (music), Michael Barrett (cinematography), and Mona May (costume) as part of the crew among many others.

 

Zookeeper was able to collect $169,852,759 at the box office and awards, which include ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards. Griffin's job as a zookeeper costs him a relationship, where his girlfriend, Stephanie, breaks up with him because of his working in a zoo.

 

His brother advises Griffin to switch his career in the car dealership. Zoo's animals, who can secretly communicate with each other, decide to help Griffin, but all their help ends in embarrassment for Griffin.

 

His new work as a car dealer brings Stephanie back, but eventually, Griffin starts to miss being a zookeeper.

 

 

 

37. Jack and Jill (2011)

 

 

Helmed for the screen by filmmaker Dennis Dugan, Jack and Jill is a comedy movie released in 2011. The film has individuals like Rupert Gregson-Williams, and Waddy Wachtel (music), Dean Cundey (cinematography), Ellen Lutter (costume) as part of the crew among many others.

 

Jack and Jill was able to collect $149,673,788 at the box office and awards, which include ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards, Golden Schmoes Awards, and the Internet Film Critic Society.

 

As a successful Ad exec, Jack Sadelstein has made quite the life for himself in Los Angeles. He has a beautiful wife and happy children. However, one annual holiday always makes him terribly uncomfortable, namely Thanksgiving.

 

That's when his fraternal twin sister Jill makes it a point to pay him a visit. Her needy nature and passive-aggressive attitude are insufferable to Jack. He routinely experiences his calm and peaceful life being turned upside down whenever Jill comes around.

 

 

 

38. That's My Boy (2012)

 

 

Helmed for the screen by filmmaker Sean Anders, That's My Boy is a comedy movie released in 2012. The film has individuals like Rupert Gregson-Williams (music), Brandon Trost (cinematography), and Ellen Lutter (costume) as part of the crew among many others.

 

That's My Boy was able to collect $57,719,093 at the box office and awards, which include the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, Houston Film Critics Society Awards, and Oklahoma Film Critics Circle Awards.

 

Han has changed his name to Todd to avoid anyone learning about his parents and knowing his family roots. His business success has taken him to Cape Cod house, where he'll marry his fiancee, Jamie.

 

Todd's father, Donny, who hasn't contacted him in ten years, gatecrashes his wedding preparations and coaxes Todd to meet his mother, who is in prison. Todd and Donny's relationship gets complicated, but revelations and the acceptance of different truths eliminate their differences.

 

 

 

39. Hotel Transylvania (2012)

 

 

Hotel Transylvania is an animation-adventure movie featuring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, and Andy Samberg that premiered in the theatres in 2012. The film was produced by Columbia Pictures under the direction of filmmaker Genndy Tartakovsky.

 

The movie had a budget of $85,000,000 with which it was able to collect $358,375,603 worldwide and won awards in various categories of BMI Film & TV Awards and Kids' Choice Awards, USA.

 

Dracula has been running a high-end resort in Transylvania since 1895 exclusively for non-human creatures, and entities. Hotel Transylvania grows into a major hub for supernatural tourists. When his daughter Mavis is born, Dracula dedicates a good portion of his time to keeping her safe.

 

On her 118th birthday, he invites near and dear ones to celebrate the occasion at the hotel. One thing leads to another and a young man named Jonathan accidentally stumbles upon the resort.

 

No matter how much Dracula tries to hide the fact that Jonathan is human, the truth gets out. Mavis, on the other hand, harbours feelings for the boy, feelings that could change everything for the future of Hotel Transylvania.

 

 

 

40. Grown Ups 2 (2013)

 

 

Coming from Columbia Pictures and director Dennis Dugan, Grown Ups 2 is a comedy movie released in 2013. Grown Ups 2 was able to collect $246,984,278 at the box office and got considered for awards such as the Houston Film Critics Society Awards, Internet Film Critic Society, and Kids' Choice Awards, USA.

 

Lenny has moved into his hometown of Stanton with his family and reunites with his friends, Eric, Kurt, and Marcus. The first day of the summer begins bringing in issues for men to tackle with their spouses, children, and bullies.

 

As the kids get together and do their own thing, their fathers, on the other hand, goes into a fight with college fraternity boys. The craziness continues to dial up, leading to more mess and ultimately bringing everyone together.

 

 

 

41. Blended (2014)

 

 

Helmed for the screen by filmmaker Frank Coraci, Blended is a comedy-romance movie released in 2014. The film has individuals like Rupert Gregson-Williams (music), Julio Macat (cinematography), and Christine Wada (costume) as part of the crew among many others.

 

Blended was able to collect $128,006,208 at the box office and awards, which include Young Artist Awards. Lauren and Jim arrive on a vacation trip in Africa while previously having met each other on a date which didn't end well.

 

Both are there with their children, and when grouped for a family bonding session, though things were a little rough at the beginning, they settled down over time. As Jim's daughters bond with Laurie and Jim becomes a father figure to her boys, the duo also grow closer. But Lauren and Jim's past hold them back.

 

 

 

42. Men, Women & Children (2014)

 

 

Men, Women & Children is a comedy-drama movie directed by Jason Reitman featuring Kaitlyn Dever, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Ansel Elgort. Men, Women & Children was released in 2014 with a run time of 1 hour 59 min.

 

The film was produced with a budget of $16,000,000, and it was able to gather $705,908 in the United States and Canada while worldwide collection amounted to $1,705,908. A teenage football player, Chris, questions his arousal over the content available on the internet, and when trying to get physically intimate with a cheerleader, Hannah, he finds unable to.

 

Hannah gets disqualified from a show because of her provocative online image curated by her mother. Tim and Brandy's relationship is monitored by her mother leading them to break up.

 

Hannah's co-cheerleader is following an extreme diet to get noticed by her crush on school.

 

 

 

43. Top Five (2014)

 

 

Top Five premiered in theatres in 2014. Directed by Chris Rock, this movie features Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, and Gabrielle Union in the lead. If you have a particular liking for comedy-romance movies, then you can try this title.

 

Top Five received a score of 6.4 on IMDb and 81 on Metacritic. Comedian and star of a hit franchise, Andre is looking forward to the release of his new film, Uprize, which is a serious film as opposed to Andre's previous movies.

 

He is interviewed by a New York Times reporter, Chelsea, who spends a day with him, following him on his schedule, meeting his old friends, and learning more about Andre. He discusses his complicated life and looks forward to his upcoming marriage with a reality-tv star.

 

 

 

44. The Cobbler (2014)

 

 

Featuring Adam Sandler, Melonie Diaz, and Steve Buscemi in the lead, The Cobbler is a comedy-drama movie that came out in 2014. The Cobbler has a talented team of crew members involving Tom McCarthy (director), Tom McCarthy, and Paul Sado (screenplay), W. Mott Hupfel III (cinematography), John Debney, and Nick Urata (music), Melissa Toth (costume), and many others. The Cobbler received a score of 5.8 on IMDb, while it got 23 out of 100 on Metacritic.

 

Max is a cobbler living in a neighbourhood pressured to be torn down to construct mighty complexes, and he is the least bothered by it. A local thug, Ludlow gives Max his shoes to mend; while checking the shoes, Max wears them as if they are his size and realizes that he has turned into Ludlow.

 

Every day is a new adventure for Max now. He would continue to wear other's people shoes and live their life.

 

 

 

45. Pixels (2015)

 

 

Helmed for the screen by filmmaker Chris Columbus, Pixels is an action-comedy movie released in 2015. The film has individuals like Henry Jackman (music), Amir Mokri (cinematography), and Christine Wada (costume) as part of the crew among many others.

 

Pixels was able to collect $244,874,809 at the box office and awards, which include Golden Trailer Awards, Houston Film Critics Society Awards, and Odyssey Awards. An alien message is sent to the Earth, where they declare war on Earth and give the Earth people three chances to save their planet from the alien invasion.

 

An electronics installer, Brenner, with his friend, Cooper, the US president, realises that the aliens have mistaken the 1982 video game championship's videocassette footage as an invitation to fight. As the video games character start attacking Earth and causing destruction, Brenner and Cooper gather all the help they can get.

 

 

 

46. Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)

 

 

Coming from Columbia Pictures, Hotel Transylvania 2 is an animation-adventure movie starring Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, and Selena Gomez. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, the movie became a box-office success as it gathered $169,700,110 in USA and Canada, whereas it got $475,186,706 worldwide from a budget of $80,000,000.

 

After Mavis and Johnny's successful union, the couple welcomes their baby boy Dennis, who unfortunately has yet to exhibit any vampire powers. Fearing for Dennis's safety in Transylvania, Mavis considers a move to California, but Drac has other plans.

 

He enlists the help of his friends to train Dennis and make him a proper monster, but to no avail. Meanwhile, Mavis explores the human world in California and is conflicted about leaving Transylvania.

 

 

 

47. The Ridiculous 6 (2015)

 

 

The Ridiculous 6 premiered in theatres in 2015. Directed by Frank Coraci, this movie features Adam Sandler, Terry Crews, and Jorge Garcia in the lead. If you have a particular liking for action-adventure movies, then you can try this title.

 

The Ridiculous 6 received a score of 4.8 on IMDb and 18 on Metacritic. Tommy, living in the wild west, was adopted by the chief of the American Indian tribe and has arranged his marriage with a fellow member.

 

A bank manager named Frank reaches out to Tommy and claims to be his biological father. He tells him about a sum of money he wants to give Tommy and his tribe.

 

But, when Frank gets kidnapped by bandits, Tommy sets out to rescue him and discovers his five half-brothers on the way.

 

 

 

48. The Do-Over (2016)

 

 

Featuring Adam Sandler, David Spade, and Paula Patton in the lead, The Do-Over is an action-adventure movie that came out in 2016. The Do-Over has a talented team of crew members involving Steven Brill (director), Kevin Barnett, and Chris Pappas (screenplay), Dean Semler (cinematography), Rupert Gregson-Williams (music), Kimberly A. Tillman (costume), and many others. The Do-Over received a score of 5.7 on IMDb, while it got 22 out of 100 on Metacritic. Charlie, working as a bank manager, has nothing going on for him.

 

He lives with his wife, Nikki and her twins, leaving him miserable, especially with her ex-husband still around them. At a school reunion, he meets his old pal, Max, who maps a plan for them to fake their deaths and take new identities.

 

At first, Charlie opposes Max's absurd idea but soon adapts to the benefits. And, from here, he embarks on a roller-coaster ride of his life.

 

 

 

49. Sandy Wexler (2017)

 

 

Starring Adam Sandler, Jennifer Hudson, and Kevin James in the lead, Sandy Wexler is a comedy movie that came out in 2017. Steven Brill executed this film with a talented team of crew members involving Dan Bulla, Paul Sado, and Adam Sandler (screenplay), Dean Semler (cinematography), Rupert Gregson-Williams (music), Kimberly A. Tillman (costume), and many others. A talent manager in LA, Sandy, has a long list of clients but can't seem to do much for them due to the eccentric profile he has created resulting from selling himself big than he is.

 

He witnesses Courtney performing her show and, swayed by her singing talent, pushes her to stardom. Her career takes off, but Sandy continues to lose his credibility. When given a chance to make things right, will Sandy come to his senses and take it?

 

 

 

50. Puppy!: A Hotel Transylvania Short (2017)

 

 

Puppy!: A Hotel Transylvania Short is an animation-short movie which is directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and a cast consisting of Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, and Andy Samberg (main characters). The film was released in 2017 with a run time of 5 min.

 

Dennis wants a puppy, but his parents refuse as pets mean huge responsibility. Disappointed, Dennis asks his grandfather, Dracula, for a dog and, while initially uncertain, gives in to make Dennis happy.

 

Dennis gets a giant dog, who he names Tinkles, much to Mavis' displeasure. But when Dracula has to dogsit Tinkles, he realises the complexities of pet keeping. From disturbing his sleep to annoying the guests and creating a ruckus, Tinkles troubles Dracula to no end.

 

 

51. The Meyerowitz Stories (2017)

 

 

This movie by Noah Baumbach is a balanced approach of elements to keep the audience engaged while allowing enough room for the subject matter. The Meyerowitz Stories received mixed reviews from critics and users, and if you love comedy-drama movies, you can try it.

 

Newly separated Danny Meyerowitz decides to move in with his father Harold a retired Bard College professor and sculptor and his third wife. When some of Harold's work gets selected for a showcase, Danny and his younger half-brother decide to go, although neither of them feels comfortable about it.

 

Harold meanwhile mopes over the idea of the art world has forgotten about him. When he suffers a sudden subdural hematoma and convalesces, Danny realises that his father's favourite sculptor is 'Matthew' making him realise where his lifelong resentment toward his father comes from.

 

Will Danny be able to forgive his father for his failures of the past?

 

 

 

52. The Week Of (2018)

 

 

The Week Of premiered in theatres in 2018. Directed by Robert Smigel, this movie features Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, and Steve Buscemi in the lead. If you have a particular liking for comedy movies, then you can try this title.

 

The Week Of received a score of 5.2 on IMDb and 41 on Metacritic. As Sarah and Tyler are all set to get married in a week, their fathers are busy tackling an issue.

 

Despite being well-off to pay for the wedding, Tyler's dad, Kirby, is insisted by Sarah's father, Kenny, not to spend his money. As the wedding day starts inching closer, Kenny's attempts to make the occasion a celebration continue to fail in his plans.

 

On Kirby's insistence, Kenny confronts his need to take over the funding of their kids' big day.

 

 

 

53. Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)

 

 

Coming from Sony Pictures Animation, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation is an animation-adventure movie starring Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, and Selena Gomez. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, the movie became a box-office success as it gathered $167,510,016 in USA and Canada, whereas it got $528,583,774 worldwide from a budget of $80,000,000.

 

When the world's most famous vampire, Dracula, sets out on a cruise with his family and friends, he never expects to fall in love. But when he meets the beautiful and mysterious Ericka, he finds himself smitten.

 

However, all is not as it seems with Ericka, and as Dracula and his friends explore the lost city of Atlantis, they uncover a dark secret that threatens to destroy them all.

 

 

 

54. Murder Mystery (2019)

 

 

Starring Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, and Luke Evans in the lead, Murder Mystery is an action-comedy movie that came out in 2019. Kyle Newacheck executed this film with a talented team of crew members involving James Vanderbilt (screenplay), Amir Mokri (cinematography), Rupert Gregson-Williams (music), Renée April (costume), and many others.

 

Nick Spitz and Audrey, a seemingly average New York police officer and hairdresser, are thrown into a world of murder, mystery and high-stakes adventure when they embark on the trip of a lifetime.

 

After a chance encounter with billionaire Charles Cavendish, they find themselves aboard his luxurious family yacht, surrounded by a cast of colourful characters, all with something to hide. When their host, Malcolm Quince, is found murdered, Nick and Audrey must use their wits and detective skills to unravel the truth and clear their names.

 

 

 

55. Uncut Gems (2019)

 

 

Uncut Gems cemented Benny Safdie, and Josh Safdie as one of the best filmmakers in year 2019. Benny Safdie and Josh Safdie's direction is so good that you will love this movie for 2 hours 15 min runtime.

 

The movie excelled at the box office and brought great fortune to the production company. It grossed around $50,023,780 worldwide. Howard Ratner is a gambling addict who runs a jewellery store in New York City's Diamond District.

 

He gets his hands on a rare black opal retrieved by Ethiopian Jewish miners, which basketball star Kevin Garnett becomes obsessed with. Howard places a bet on Garnett's performance, hoping to pay off his debts and save his business, but things quickly spiral out of control as he's chased by loan sharks and mafia thugs.

 

The high-stakes drama ultimately ends in tragedy for Howard, but not before he takes one last shot at redemption.

 

 

 

56. Goldman v Silverman (2020)

 

 

Starring Adam Sandler, and Benny Safdie in the lead, Goldman v Silverman is a short-comedy movie that came out in 2020. Benny Safdie and Josh Safdie executed this film with a talented team of crew members involving Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, and Adam Sandler (screenplay), John Paul Lopez, and Josh Safdie (cinematography), Forget (music), Miyako Bellizzi (costume), and many others.

 

Goldman and Silverman is a short film following Rod Goldman and Al Silverman, two street performers in New York. They display their act during the tourist scene in Times Square, which is highly competitive and pays meagerly.

 

Rod Goldman getting ready for another day in street performance, has his day ruined by Silverman, who interrupts Goldman during his act and hogs his spotlight. Silverman's actions ensure that Goldman receives no respect for his work and efforts.

 

 

57. Nature Planet (2020)

 

 

Nature Planet is a short-comedy movie which is directed by Charles Kinnane, and Daniel Kinnane and a cast consisting of Kevin James, and Adam Sandler (main characters). The film was released in 2020 with a run time of 5 min.

 

Adam Sandler is the narrator in an episode of Nature Planet. The show follows an extraordinary journey of The Silver-Breasted Montle, an endangered species and the hurdles they cross and win against the odds to pull themselves out from the near-point of extinction.

 

The episode takes a much-needed look into this particular environmental issue and sheds light on the increasing limiting numbers of The Silver-Breasted Montle.

 

 

58. Hubie Halloween (2020)

 

 

Featuring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, and Julie Bowen in the lead, Hubie Halloween is a comedy-mystery movie that came out in 2020. Hubie Halloween has a talented team of crew members involving Steven Brill (director), Tim Herlihy, and Adam Sandler (screenplay), Seamus Tierney (cinematography), Rupert Gregson-Williams (music), Wendy Chuck (costume), and many others.

 

Hubie Halloween received a score of 5.2 on IMDb, while it got 53 out of 100 on Metacritic. Good-natured Hubie Dubois is a dimwitted community volunteer who is ridiculed by the entire city of Salem and is the butt of multiple jokes all around, thanks to his antics.

 

While he looks to genuinely help with all the happenings of the city, he ends up annoying police sergeants Steve Downey and Blake, with the former giving him a make-belief role of an 'Auxiliary Undercover Unit' during Halloween, hoping it'll keep him from bothering them.

 

However, when he comes across actual disappearances that plague the town on Halloween, making everyone think it's him taking revenge on his bullies, Hubie finally has a shot at being a real hero and proving everyone wrong.

 

 

 

59. Hustle (2022)

 

 

Hustle is one of the popular comedy-drama films which is worth giving a try. This narrative of Taylor Materne, and Will Fetters stars Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, and Juancho Hernangomez in the primary role.

 

The movie has received mixed reviews from critics and a score of 7.3 from users on IMDb. Stanley Sugerman, a former Philadelphia 76ers scout of the NBA, lives life on the road after being ousted from his post, scouting for future talents.

 

While in Spain, he comes across a phenomenal street football player Bo Cruz, playing in a park outside of Madrid. He decides to go against all odds and groom Bo so both of them can have a shot at making it into the NBA.