15 Adam Sandler Movies to Watch on Netflix (2024)

Adam Sandler has been a huge name in comedy for decades, starting with his career in television on the game show Remote Control before becoming a cast member on Saturday Night Live in the early '90s. From there, he transitioned into a movie star thanks to hit comedies like Happy Gilmore and Big Daddy.

In more recent years, Sandler has started producing and starring in several Netflix original movies, from comedies like Murder Mystery, where he tries to solve a murder alongside Jennifer Aniston, to sports dramas like Hustle, where he plays a recruiter who takes a chance on a young player. Sandler's daughters Sadie and Sunny have even acted alongside him, most notably in 2023's You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah.

On top of his Netflix originals, the streamer also has plenty of other Sandler classics, like his 2003 comedy hit Anger Management and the critically praised 2019 drama Uncut Gems. His most recent film, Spaceman, debuted on Netflix on March 1 after it premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in February.

Whether you're looking to laugh along with Sandler or see the actor in a more serious role, here are 15 Adam Sandler movies to stream on Netflix.

Spaceman

Sandler’s newest on Netflix is 2024’s Spaceman. In the film, Sandler plays an astronaut on a long-term solo mission. But without humans to interact with, he becomes consumed by loneliness and regret ... until he meets a giant spider-like alien who offers to be a companion. Paul Dano voices the mysterious creature and Carey Mulligan plays Sandler’s wife.

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Murder Mystery

The whodunit genre took a wild and hilarious turn with 2019’s Murder Mystery. In the movie, a married couple (Sandler and Aniston) tries to reignite their monotonous relationship with a trip to Europe. But soon after arriving, they get sucked into a devious assassination plot and attempt to uncover the killer. Murder Mystery was a massive hit and became the most-watched title on Netflix in 2019.

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Murder Mystery 2

In 2023, Sandler and Aniston returned for a sequel, and this time around the couple are now full-time private detectives. But after they get invited to an island paradise for a lavish wedding, another mystery emerges when a body is found. As the escapade ensues, so does the comedy and the tug-and-pull relationship between Sandler and Aniston’s characters.

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The Ridiculous 6

Released in 2015, The Ridiculous 6 was one of Netflix’s first original comedy films. In this slapstick spoof of the Western genre, a group of rival forces all fight to find $50,000 that’s allegedly buried in a rural meadow. In the movie, Sandler is joined by a massive ensemble cast that includes everyone from Luke Wilson to Taylor Lautner, Danny Trejo, Nick Nolte and Whitney Cummings, among many others.

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The Do-Over

In The Do-Over, Sandler and David Spade play two buddies with nothing to lose who decide to fake their deaths so they can start new lives. The plan involves stealing the identities of two recently deceased criminals, which then forces the duo to settle old scores. Sandler and Spade have been acting together for decades, so the chemistry between them is fantastic and they both bring lots of laughs to the film.

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Leo

Sandler both produced and starred in 2023’s animated musical Leo, about a class pet lizard who can talk. Leo secretly gives the students advice and motivation until a greedy substitute teacher abandons him in the Everglades where he learns about his reptilian roots. Sandler is joined by a fantastic voice cast that includes Cecily Strong, Stephanie Hsu and Jason Alexander.

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Anger Management

Sandler stars alongside Jack Nicholson in 2003’s Anger Management, about a mild-mannered man (Sandler) who learns to overcome his meekness with the help of a loud, brash, slobby anger management coach (Nicholson). The movie’s comedy comes from the totally bizarre and hilarious “treatments” prescribed to Sandler, which push him to the edge of sanity. Also in the cast are Marisa Tomei and January Jones.

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Hustle

In Hustle, Sandler stars as a scout for the Philadelphia 76ers who discovers Bo, a talented young Spanish player. As the two train, they also form a bond and get to know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, ultimately growing and learning from each other. Sandler is joined in the cast by Queen Latifah, Robert DuVall and real NBA player Juancho Hernangomez, who plays Bo. The 2022 film earned Sandler a People’s Choice Award and a SAG Award nomination.

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Hubie Halloween

In the 2020 Halloween comedy Hubie Halloween, Sandler plays Hubie, a naive yet loveable goof who is a bit of an outcast. But one Halloween night, the town is thrown into chaos (or so Hubie thinks), and suddenly, rumors of an escaped inmate flood the community. It’s a great choice for viewers who want a spooky movie that’s light on the horror and heavy on the comedy. As with many of Sander’s films, the cast is overflowing with big names including Kevin James, Julie Bowen, Kenan Thompson and Steve Buscemi.

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Uncut Gems

In Uncut Gems, Sandler stars as a gambling-addicted jeweler who works in Manhattan’s Jewelry District. But his addiction soon lands him in a terrible situation that puts his life, his family and his company at risk. Sandler’s performance was praised by critics with some saying it even had Oscar potential, and Uncut Gems went on to be a surprise hit both at film festivals and in theaters.

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Sandy Wexler

In the 2017 dramedy Sandy Wexler, Sandler plays the titular character, a washed-up talent agent whose ego and countless lies have cost him everything. But after discovering an aspiring singer (Jennifer Hudson), Sandy might have another chance at success. On top of its cast, Sandy Wexler has tons of famous cameos from stars like Jewel, Jimmy Kimmel, Judd Apatow and more.

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The Week Of

In 2018’s The Week Of, two dads (Sandler and Chris Rock) clash in the days leading up to their kids’ wedding. Sandler plays a middle-class construction worker while Rock is a wealthy doctor, and the two can never see eye-to-eye, especially when every aspect of the nuptials begins to fall apart. Joining Sandler and Rock in the cast is fellow SNL alum Rachel Dratch.

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The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

Directed by Noah Baumbach, Sandler starred in 2017’s The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) as the son of a retired sculptor (Dustin Hoffman) who struggles with his waning fame in the art world. The film centers around the family, revealing their triumphs and tribulations as they delve into past trauma while learning to heal. The movie received praise from critics and was even nominated for the prestigious Palme d’Or award at the Cannes Film Festival. Also in the cast are Ben Stiller and Emma Thompson.

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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

Based on Fiona Rosenbloom's 2005 novel of the same name, 2023’s You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah follows teenager Stacey Friedman who is eagerly planning her bat mitzvah party. But drama between her and her friends uproots everything and forces Stacey to learn some tough life lessons. The movie is a true family affair, with Sandler’s daughters Sadie and Sunny both having lead roles while Sandler himself plays Stacey’s father.

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Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh

In 2018, Sandler returned for his first stand-up comedy special in decades with 100% Fresh. The title poked fun at the reputation Sandler’s movies had at the time for receiving poor review scores on Rotten Tomatoes. But thanks to a mix of raunchy humor and well-told stories, Sandler’s special ended up scoring a lofty 90% by the review aggregator.

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