The 10 best and 10 worst Adam Sandler movies of all time

Meghan CookMay 16, 2020, 21:50 IST

Adam Sandler started his career in comedy, but he now acts across a variety of genres.New Line Cinema; RLJ/Image Entertainment; Sony Pictures

Adam Sandler is best known for his work in comedies like "The Waterboy" (1998) and "50 First Dates" (2004).
Films like "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)" (2017) and "Uncut Gems" (2019) have received rave reviews from critics.
His lowest-rated movies include comedies such as "Jack and Jill" (2011) and "The Ridiculous 6" (2015).
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After getting his big break acting on "Saturday Night Live," Adam Sandler made a name for himself starring in comedies throughout the 1990s and 2000s.

Here are the best and worst movies in Sandler's filmography, ranked according to critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

Note: All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change. Films without critical scores were not included.

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His lowest-rated film is the Western comedy "The Ridiculous 6" (2015).

Adam Sandler in "The Ridiculous 6." Netflix

Sandler played both Jack and Jill Sadelstein in "Jack and Jill" (2011).

Adam Sandler played his own twin in "Jack and Jill." Sony Pictures

He returned as Lenny Feder in "Grown Ups 2" (2013).

Kevin James, David Spade, Chris Rock, and Adam Sandler returned for "Grown Ups 2." Tracy Bennett / Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sandler starred as Archie Moses in "Bulletproof" (1996).

Adam Sandler and Damon Wayans in "Bulletproof." MCA Universal Home Video

He played Max Simkin in "The Cobbler" (2015).

Adam Sandler in "The Cobbler." RLJ/Image Entertainment

He had a cameo in "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo" (2005).

Rob Schneider starred in "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo." Sony

Sandler was Max Kessler in "The Do-Over" (2016).

Adam Sandler, Paula Patton, and David Spade in "The Do-Over." Netflix

He played Louie in the Christmas Eve comedy "Mixed Nuts" (1994).

Liev Schreiber and Adam Sandler in "Mixed Nuts." Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

He produced, wrote, and starred in "Grown Ups" (2010).

David Spade, Kevin James, Chris Rock, and Adam Sandler in "Grown Ups." Sony Pictures

On the other hand, critics tore apart "Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights" (2002).

Adam Sandler voiced multiple characters in the film. Columbia Tristar Pictures

Critics praised his voice performance as Dracula in "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation" (2018).

Adam Sandler voiced Dracula in the "Hotel Transylvania" films. Sony Pictures Animation

In the drama "Reign Over Me" (2007), he played Charlie Fineman.

Adam Sandler starred in "Reign Over Me." Sony Pictures

In "The Wedding Singer" (1998), he was Robbie Hart.

Adam Sandler in "The Wedding Singer." New Line Cinema

The actor was George Simmons in "Funny People" (2009).

Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen in "Funny People." Universal

He was interviewed for the documentary "I Am Chris Farley" (2015).

Adam Sandler and Chris Farley were close from their time working on "SNL." Virgil Films

Sandler was Barry Egan in "Punch-Drunk Love" (2002).

Emily Watson and Adam Sandler in "Punch-Drunk Love." Columbia Pictures

In "Top Five" (2014), Sandler made a brief appearance.

Chris Rock directed and starred in "Top Five." Paramount Pictures

Sandler took the stage in his comedy special "Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh" (2018).

Adam Sandler performing "Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh." Netflix

In the thriller "Uncut Gems" (2019), he played Howard Ratner.

"Uncut Gems" was directed by brothers Benny and Josh Safdie. Netflix/A24

One of Sandler's highest-rated films is "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)" (2017).

Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, and Elizabeth Marvel in "The Meyerowitz Stories." Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix

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