The Wedding Singer (1998)

Robbie, a singer, and Julia, a waitress, are both engaged, 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:

year 1985 | 1980s | marriage proposal | humiliation | cousin cousin relationship | 

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Taglines:

He's gonna party like it's 1985.

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Genres:

Comedy | Music | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sex-related material and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Faye, the photographer, says that Robbie and Julia will last like "Donald and Ivana, Burt and Loni, and Woody and Mia." She's referring to Donald and Ivana Trump, Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson, and Woody Allen and Mia Farrow. The first two couples had bitter divorces. Allen and Farrow, who never married, endured a bitter break-up.

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Goofs

Placement of Julia's hands on the serving dish in the kitchen at beginning of the movie.

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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

Featured in Hollywood's Top Ten: Super Soundtracks (2011)

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Soundtracks

Hungry Heart
Written by Bruce Springsteen
Performed by Bruce Springsteen
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

Delightful!

Adam Sandler had made two decent movies. Actually they were exceptional films. Punch Drunk love was one, with Emily Watson elevating him to a new and entirely fresh level. This is the other. Interestingly, just as Emily Watson made such an impact, so does Drew Barrymore in this film. She is nothing less than adorable and as an actress, raises Sandler up out of his usual routine. The opening sequence with the credits is absolutely one of the best starts of a comedy ever filmed. The guest cameos are stunningly hilarious, especially Steve Buscemi. The movie does drag a bit in the middle but overall it is a very good romantic comedy and for Adam Sandler, a true work of art.

Details

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 February 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Wedding Singer

Filming Locations:

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

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$18,865,080, 15 February 1998

Gross USA:

$80,245,725

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$123,306,987

Company Credits

Production Co:

Juno Pix, New Line Cinema, Robert Simonds Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1