Adam Sandler has starred in many romantic comedies throughout his career, and one of them has found a new streaming home. <em>50 First Dates</em> is a 2004 rom-com that was well-received by audiences, and it’s loosely based on a true story. The film stars Sandler as Dr. Henry Roth, a womanizing marine veterinarian in Hawaii with a fear of commitment, but his life changes when he falls in love with Lucy Whitmore, played by Drew Barrymore, an art teacher with amnesia. The film is currently available to stream on HBO Max, but next year, it will be available on another streaming platform.
50 First Dates will be available on Paramount+ starting January 1, 2026, giving more people a chance to watch this comedy classic. This movie was a success, generating over $198 million worldwide, despite its somewhat controversial nature, which earned it a 65% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The soundtrack received Gold Certification in the U.S., the film was also adapted into a stage play, which premiered in the U.K., and according to a 2020 report from NBC New York, its depiction of amnesia inspired a real-life medical application.
Alongside Sandler and Barrymore, 50 First Dates features a cast list with familiar names, including SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin, Ghostbusters star Dan Aykroyd, and The Good Place‘s Maya Rudolph. Also starring in this movie are Rob Schneider (Happy Gilmore 2), Blake Clark (Grown Ups), Lusia Strus (Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide), and Amy Hill (Lilo & Stitch).
Other Adam Sandler Romantic Comedies Worth Watching
Sandler has appeared in many rom-com films over the years; some were liked by audiences, while others were not. Some notable titles include his other collaborations with Barrymore, namely 1998’s The Wedding Singer. The film takes place in 1985, where Sandler plays Robbie Hart, a successful wedding singer who gets stood up at his own wedding. Fortunately, he’s been given a second chance at love when he meets Julia, a waitress, but learns she’s engaged to someone else. This movie is one of Sandler’s best, generating a 72% critics’ score and an 80% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The soundtrack earned multiple Platinum Certifications in many countries and the film generated over $123 million worldwide.
Another Sandler-led comedy worth watching is I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry. This is more of a buddy comedy rather than a rom-com, but it stars Sandler as a New York firefighter named Chuck, who agrees to enter a civil union with his friend Larry Valentine (Kevin James) just so his friend can sort out his insurance. However, their “relationship” is put into question as investigators suspect the two are committing fraud. At the same time, this commitment not only affects their work but also Chuck’s potential relationship with other women. This movie was also praised by audiences, earning a 69% audience score and generating over $187 million worldwide. However, it was heavily criticized, earning a 15% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and eight Golden Raspberry Awards nominations.
50 First Dates will be available on Paramount+ starting January 1, 2026. In the meantime, you can still stream the film on HBO Max. Follow Collider to stay updated.
- Release Date
- February 13, 2004
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Director
- Peter Segal
- Writers
- George Wing
- Producers
- Jack Giarraputo, Nancy Juvonen
Drew Barrymore
Lucy Whitmore
