🍿Best Adam Sandler Movies Ranked

Uncut Gems▲ Rising

Sandler delivers a coiled, desperate performance as a gambling jeweler in this anxiety-inducing thriller that proved his dramatic chops. The Safdie brothers' direction turns his usual manic energy into something raw and thrilling, landing him in awards conversations.

Year: 2019IMDb: 7.4/10Box Office: 50 $MRuntime: 135 minSandler Directed: —

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Punch-Drunk Love▲ Rising

Paul Thomas Anderson channels Sandler's awkward persona into a tender, stylized romance that still feels singular. The famous harmonium scene and phone-sex meltdown define his most controlled and moving work.

Year: 2002IMDb: 7.3/10Box Office: 25 $MRuntime: 95 minSandler Directed: —

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The Wedding Singer▲ Rising

Sandler's sweet 80s crooner found genuine chemistry with Drew Barrymore and proved he could carry a romantic comedy without relying solely on gross-out bits. The airplane serenade is the crowd-pleasing peak.

Year: 1998IMDb: 6.9/10Box Office: 123 $MRuntime: 97 minSandler Directed: —

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The Waterboy▲ Rising

Sandler's socially awkward waterboy becomes a football star in a silly but crowd-pleasing sports comedy. The 'You can do it!' chant and angry outbursts became instant cultural touchstones.

Year: 1998IMDb: 6.1/10Box Office: 186 $MRuntime: 90 minSandler Directed: —

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Click▲ Rising

Sandler's remote-control fantasy mixes broad comedy with surprisingly poignant family drama about time and regret. The fast-forward scenes and final hospital moment give it emotional weight.

Year: 2006IMDb: 6.4/10Box Office: 240 $MRuntime: 107 minSandler Directed: —

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Happy Gilmore▲ Rising

The hockey-player-turned-golfer premise lets Sandler unleash signature outbursts while delivering underdog sports-movie satisfaction. The Bob Barker fight remains the indelible highlight that launched his leading-man status.

Year: 1996IMDb: 7/10Box Office: 41 $MRuntime: 92 minSandler Directed: —

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Big Daddy▲ Rising

Sandler's man-child learns responsibility through an adopted boy, delivering both slapstick and unexpected warmth. The 'I wipe my own ass' line and courtroom speech mark the film's dual appeal.

Year: 1999IMDb: 6.4/10Box Office: 234 $MRuntime: 93 minSandler Directed: —

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Mr. Deeds▲ Rising

Sandler's small-town heir navigates New York with earnest charm, updating the Capra classic with modern gags. The 'I'm gonna kill you' piano scene showcases his physical timing.

Year: 2002IMDb: 5.8/10Box Office: 171 $MRuntime: 96 minSandler Directed: —

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Billy Madison▲ Rising

Sandler's first starring vehicle turned juvenile bathroom humor into a surprisingly heartfelt story of personal growth. The 'Odell' lunch-lady scene and academic decathlon finale cemented his early persona.

Year: 1995IMDb: 6.4/10Box Office: 26 $MRuntime: 89 minSandler Directed: —

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50 First Dates▲ Rising

The amnesia premise pairs Sandler with Barrymore again for a surprisingly tender romantic comedy that balances laughs with emotional stakes. The Hawaiian setting and supporting characters like the walrus keep it light.

Year: 2004IMDb: 6.8/10Box Office: 196 $MRuntime: 99 minSandler Directed: —

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Grown Ups▲ Rising

Sandler assembles an all-star comedy crew for a nostalgic summer reunion that leans on friendship and dad humor. The lake-house basketball game and fart jokes deliver reliable ensemble laughs.

Year: 2010IMDb: 6/10Box Office: 271 $MRuntime: 102 minSandler Directed: —

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Bedtime Stories

Sandler's bedtime tales come to life in a family-friendly fantasy that balances kid appeal with his signature silliness. The medieval and space segments highlight his playful storytelling.

Year: 2008IMDb: 6/10Box Office: 213 $MRuntime: 99 minSandler Directed: —

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You Don't Mess with the Zohan

Sandler plays an Israeli commando turned hairdresser in an outrageous fish-out-of-water comedy packed with physical gags. The 'silky smooth' running joke and celebrity cameos keep energy high.

Year: 2008IMDb: 5.6/10Box Office: 200 $MRuntime: 113 minSandler Directed: —

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Anger Management

Sandler's anger issues land him in therapy with Jack Nicholson for a high-concept comedy that plays on his short fuse. The group-therapy sessions and celebrity cameos drive the laughs.

Year: 2003IMDb: 6.2/10Box Office: 196 $MRuntime: 106 minSandler Directed: —

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Reign Over Me

Sandler's grieving widower finds unexpected friendship with Don Cheadle in a somber post-9/11 drama. The raw therapy scenes and music cues reveal his willingness to tackle heavy material.

Year: 2007IMDb: 7.4/10Box Office: 22 $MRuntime: 124 minSandler Directed: —

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Spanglish▲ Rising

Sandler gives a restrained performance as a chef navigating cultural and family tensions in this James L. Brooks drama. The kitchen scenes and father-daughter moments showcase quieter range.

Year: 2004IMDb: 6.4/10Box Office: 55 $MRuntime: 130 minSandler Directed: —

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The Longest Yard

Sandler leads a prison football team in this remake that mixes sports action with his trademark wisecracks. The game sequences and Burt Reynolds cameo give it crowd energy.

Year: 2005IMDb: 6.4/10Box Office: 190 $MRuntime: 113 minSandler Directed: —

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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

Sandler and Kevin James pretend to be a gay couple for insurance benefits in a broad comedy that leans on physical gags. The courtroom climax and cameos provide the biggest laughs.

Year: 2007IMDb: 5.9/10Box Office: 187 $MRuntime: 115 minSandler Directed: —

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Funny People▲ Rising

Judd Apatow pairs Sandler with a cancer diagnosis for a rare dramatic-comedy hybrid that lets him explore mortality. The stand-up scenes and Rogen friendship give it surprising honesty.

Year: 2009IMDb: 6.3/10Box Office: 72 $MRuntime: 146 minSandler Directed: —

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The Meyerowitz Stories

Sandler joins an ensemble of siblings dealing with their difficult father in Noah Baumbach's sharp family drama. His quiet, resentful artist role shows continued dramatic growth.

Year: 2017IMDb: 6.9/10Box Office: —Runtime: 112 minSandler Directed: —

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Blended

Sandler and Drew Barrymore reunite as single parents on an African family trip that forces them together. The safari gags and kid interactions deliver feel-good family comedy.

Year: 2014IMDb: 6.5/10Box Office: 128 $MRuntime: 117 minSandler Directed: —

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Pixels

Sandler leads a team defending Earth from 80s video-game aliens in a high-concept sci-fi comedy. The arcade recreations and celebrity cameos fuel the spectacle.

Year: 2015IMDb: 5.6/10Box Office: 245 $MRuntime: 105 minSandler Directed: —

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Hubie Halloween▼ Falling

Sandler plays an awkward Halloween hero protecting his town in this family-friendly spooky comedy. The Salem setting and celebrity cameos lean into seasonal fun.

Year: 2020IMDb: 5.2/10Box Office: —Runtime: 103 minSandler Directed: —

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Murder Mystery▼ Falling

Sandler and Jennifer Aniston play a couple caught in a yacht whodunit that updates the classic mystery formula with modern gags. The European locations and twisty plot keep viewers guessing.

Year: 2019IMDb: 6/10Box Office: —Runtime: 97 minSandler Directed: —

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Just Go with It▼ Falling

Sandler's fake wedding ring scheme leads to Hawaiian hijinks with Jennifer Aniston in a light romantic comedy. The kid characters and beach antics keep the tone breezy.

Year: 2011IMDb: 6.4/10Box Office: 215 $MRuntime: 117 minSandler Directed: —

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