Adam Sandler has come a long way since his days on SNL. To celebrate his hilarious career, we’ve worked with our friends over at Netflix Canada to put together a list of some of Sandler’s best work that is currently available to stream. From network television, to cult classics, to indies and even a couple of dramas, Sandler has done it all.
Grown Ups (2010) - Comedy superstars Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade and Kevin James team up for a story of five childhood pals who reunite after 30 years to mourn the loss of their old basketball coach. Gathering at a July 4th celebration where their families meet for the first time, the friends find themselves acting a bit inappropriate for their age. Director Dennis Dugan pairs with frequent collaborator Sandler, who co-wrote the screenplay.
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Anger Management (2003) - After businessman Dave Buznik is forced to get anger management counseling, his therapist moves in and turns out to have some anger issues of his own.
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Reign Over Me (2007) - Consumed with grief after losing his family in the World Trade Center attacks, a widower (Adam Sandler) runs into his former college roommate (Don Cheadle) — a married man with two daughters and a dental practice — and eventually starts down the road to recovery. Mike Binder directs this thought-provoking look at friendship and post-Sept. 11 society, co-starring Liv Tyler, Donald Sutherland, Saffron Burrows and Jada Pinkett Smith.
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Punch-Drunk Love (2002) - Barry, a bathroom supply salesman prone to spasms of rage, tries to escape constant harassment from three thugs and his seven sisters. He finds his life refreshed when he meets Lena, who falls in unconditional love with him.
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Dirty Work (1998) - Unemployed Mitch Weaver and his pal Sam McKenna start a revenge-for-hire business to raise the $50,000 that Sam’s father needs for an operation. But problems arise and a feud ensues when a wealthy developer recruits the duo to trash a building.
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Billy Madison (1995) - Job-averse goofball Billy Madison (Sandler) stands to inherit a fortune when his hotel magnate father retires and leaves him in charge. But Billy’s dad won’t trust him with the family business unless he goes back to school. All the way back. While Billy’s busy making good grades — and trying to make it with his teacher (Bridgette Wilson) — weaselly hotel executive Eric Gordon (Bradley Whitford) is waiting in the wings.
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SNL – The Best of Adam Sandler (1999) - From Opera Man to Canteen Boy, this dynamic retrospective contains some of Adam Sandler’s finest moments on Saturday Night Live.
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