Top 5 Adam Sandler Movies
This is the first top 5 I am doing that I truly struggled with. I could probably make this a top 20 and genuinely like all 20 picks on the list. However, I am doing top 5s, and will follow my own rules. This list I expect to have the most disagreement on. Some people will have their #1 not even on my list, and I bet my #1 won’t be on other people’s list. The list of Adam Sandler movies that I LIKE is far longer than the list of his movies that I don’t like, so try not to crucify me when your favorites don’t crack my top 5. Adam Sandler is a top 3 favorite actor of mine, and I was going to list a few others, but will just make that another top 5 blog soon! (genius, I know)
Billy Madison - “You ain’t cool unless you pee your pants!” This masterpiece will never get old. Adam Sandler having to repeat and finish grade school to take over his dad’s company is such a simple concept, but the perfect character for an early Adam Sandler.
Happy Gilmore - Adam Sandler combined with golf, not much can go wrong here. Whether it’s Chubbs losing his wooden hand, or the guest appearance fight with Bob Barker, this movie simply does not miss.
Waterboy - This childhood classic holds a special place in my heart. This is the first Adam Sandler movie I ever saw and ultimately created the Adam Sandler fan within me. I saw this movie probably close to 100 times growing up and it never gets old. This movie is also the only reason that 99% of our population has even HEARD OF the “medulla oblongata.”
Longest Yard - Yes, this movie is a remake. But it is one of the greatest remakes in movie history. As you can see so far, my top 4 Adam Sandler movies are all sports related. This may be because of my personal love for sports. But I also think that Adam Sandler’s love for sports enhances the characters and movies he is in that are related to sports.
Eight Crazy Nights - Everyone loves a goofy, animated, musical, holiday movie. This is one of the most underrated Adam Sandler movies in my opinion. If you have not yet seen this movie, that’s a technical foul, and you need to watch it ASAP.
I am curious to hear if there are any Adam Sandler movies that people hate or truly do not like. I am not sure I have a single movie that would make that list. Even the “worst” Adam Sandler movies I still like more than most other movies. Some honorable mentions that probably could have made the top 5: That’s My Boy, Grown Ups, Big Daddy, Click, 50 First Dates, Anger Management, Mr. Deeds, I think you get the point.
