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The Wedding Singer

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1998 | 97 min | Romance, Comedy

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 7 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Robbie, a local rock star turned wedding singer, is dumped on the day of his wedding. Meanwhile, waitress Julia finally sets a wedding date with her fiancée Glenn. When Julia and Robbie meet and hit it off, they find that things are more complicated than anybody thought.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $123 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 256K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Frank Coraci

  • Adam SandlerRobbie Hart
  • Drew BarrymoreJulia Sullivan
  • Christine TaylorHolly Sullivan
  • Allen CovertSammy
  • Matthew GlaveGlenn Gulia
  • Ellen Albertini DowRosie
  • Angela FeatherstoneLinda
  • Alexis ArquetteGeorge
  • Christina PicklesAngie Sullivan
  • Jodi ThelenKate