The Wedding Singer (1998)

Robbie, the singer and Julia, the waitress are both engaged to be married but to the wrong people. Fortune intervenes to help them discover each other.

Director:

Frank Coraci

Writer:

Tim Herlihy

Stars:

Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Christine Taylor

5 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Adam Sandler	...	Robbie Hart
Drew Barrymore	...	Julia Sullivan
Christine Taylor	...	Holly Sullivan
Allen Covert	...	Sammy
Matthew Glave	...	Glenn Guglia
Ellen Albertini Dow	...	Rosie
Angela Featherstone	...	Linda
Alexis Arquette	...	George
Christina Pickles	...	Angie Sullivan
Jodi Thelen	...	Kate
Frank Sivero	...	Andy
Patrick McTavish	...	Tyler
Gemini Barnett	...	Petey
Teddy Castellucci	...	Robbie Hart Band Member
Randy Razz	...	Robbie Hart Band Member

Storyline

Robbie Hart is singing the hits of the 1980s at weddings and other celebrations. He also can keep the party going in good spirit, he knows what to say and when to say it. Julia is a waitress at the events where Robbie performs. When both of them find someone to marry and prepare for their weddings, it becomes clear that they've chosen wrong partners.

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Plot Keywords:

wedding | waitress | singer | friend | wedding reception | 

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Taglines:

Before the internet, Before cell phones, Before roller-blades, There was a time... 1985. Don't pretend you don't remember.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sex-related material and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 February 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

La mejor de mis bodas

Filming Locations:

Spring Street Towers - 650 S. Spring Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

DEM 1,470,812 (Germany) (26 June 1998)

Gross:

£9,241,078 (UK) (18 September 1998)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Juno Pix, New Line Cinema, Robert Simonds Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The butterfly jean jacket that Julia wears throughout the movie actually belongs to Drew Barrymore. The director liked her jacket and told her to wear it as part of her costume.

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Goofs

Robbie finishes wrapping the microphone cable twice after the Bar Mitzvah.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Robbie: All right, everybody out on the dance floor! No exceptions! Look at all the happy couples!

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Crazy Credits

On the VHS version, after the credits there are three Karaoke style 80's songs.

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Connections

References One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

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Soundtracks

"True"
Written by Gary Kemp
Performed by Steve Buscemi

User Reviews

1980s Flashback to a charming romantic comedy

Adam Sandler (a Wedding Singer) and Drew Barrymore (a waitress) first meet at someone else's wedding. They soon meet again, when Barrymore is making plans for her own wedding (to a total jerk), even though deep inside she feels that she's "settling" for security without true love. Meanwhile Sandler finds out about the two-timing bozo, when the groom-to-be brags about his adventures with every sexy girl that comes along. Secretly in love with Barrymore, Sandler eventually sweeps her off her feet.

Look for a great cameo appearance by Billy Idol. The air plane "proposal" is a sweet highlight, you'll love it! The soundtrack (all hits of the mid 80s) is a nice touch, too. From "Love Stinks" to "99 Luftballoons" it's all there. -- This is my favorite Adam Sandler movie. Treat yourself to a bag-a-laughs and a few mushy moments, this is top entertainment!