Adam Sandler's 'best ever' films including one that should have won him Oscar
Mirror July 27, 2025 12:39 AM

Adam Sandler's latest film has arrived on Netflix as he revisits one of his most popular characters.

Happy Gilmore 2 is now available on the streaming giant's platform. It is the latest title in the long-term deal between the streamer and actor.

Sandler has a lucrative agreement with Netflix, initially signed in 2014 and renewed multiple times, which has seen a number of movies added to the service. The deal was reportedly $250 million for four films. This includes movies starring the comedian to ones produced under his Happy Madison company.

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Here are ten of the best Adam Sandler titles that are currently streaming on Netflix.

Uncut Gems

Uncut Gems is the film that kickstarted a partnership between Sandler and the Safdie brothers who co-wrote and directed the title.

Sandler stars as a charismatic jeweller who makes a high-stakes bet that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. In a precarious high-wire act, he must balance business, family and adversaries on all sides in pursuit of the ultimate win.

This is very different from Sandler's typical comedies and comes with a warning that it is at times, uncomfortable to watch. Many fans believe this is the one that the comic actor should have received an Oscar for.

One fan said: "Adam Sandler 'was robbed' as Kathy Bates advised him. That he didn't win an Oscar for his starring role in Uncut Gems was an outrage. The directing was equally deserving of an Oscar nod. Likewise, the screenplay, and the overwhelming score, which conveyed a pounding chaos which coincided with the "in your face" story. All of these components of the film combined to produce a heartpoundingly suspenseful, and tension-filled experience."

Uncut Gems is streaming on Netflix.

Hustle

Adam Sandler's highest rated film according to Rotten Tomatoes with 94% is 2022's Hustle. It's another one of his titles with a strong sports link and has him giving an earnest performance as oppose to digging for gags.

A significantly less intense watch than Uncut Gems, Sandler plays a down-on-his-luck basketball scout who finds himself ready to return home for good. He yearns to achieve his dreams of becoming a coach.

However, after he discovers an extraordinary and completely unknown player abroad, he brings the phenom back without his team's approval.

One fan claimed: "I thought that it'd just be another sports movie, but it was more than I expected. It was a heartfelt story, with undertones of "Rocky" nostalgia, and an exceptional cast. Easily, one of Sandler's best"

Hustle is streaming on Netflix.

The Meyerowitz Stories

Written and directed by Noah Baumbach, this is another that isn't your typical Sandler movie. An ensemble piece in which his performance is complimented by the presence of Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson and Adam Driver.

The film follows estranged siblings who come together to celebrate their father, Harold Meyerowitz, and his work as an artist during an unorthodox family reunion in New York.

One fan said: "Hilarious, heartfelt, quirky, witty family comedy-drama. Oh and it also stars a few acting giants too, Hoffman, Bergen, Stiller, Weaver, Thomspon and Sandler like you've never seen the dude before. Can't recommend this stellar little film highly enough."

The Meyerowitz Stories is streaming on Netflix

You Are So Not Invited to my Bat Mitzvah

This 2023 release earned 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and sees Sandler take on a smaller role. Instead, it's his daughter who takes the spotlight.

The film follows Stacy and Lydia are BFFs who've always dreamed about having epic bat mitzvahs. However, things start to go comically awry when a popular boy and middle school drama threatens their friendship and their rite of passage.

One fan surmised: "A little cheesy, a bit predictable in some parts, but still an overall feel good film. You'll feel some emotions, get a few laughs. Adam Sandler steps back to let his (real life!) daughter Sunny steal the show"

You Are So Not Invited to my Bat Mitzvah is streaming on Netflix.

Leo

A more family friendly entry sees Sandler play animated character Leo the Lizard. Leo has been stuck in the same Florida school for decades.

When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to freedom, but instead has to rescue his class from their horribly mean substitute teacher.

One fan said: "Such an underrated movie! Most cartoon movies are for kids but you could watch this one even if your an adult and still enjoy it."

Leo is streaming on Netflix.

Big Daddy

One of Sandler's classics currently available on Netflix sees him play irresponsible Koufax who is dumped by his girlfriend for an older man. He adopts a five-year-old boy to impress her. But after spending time with him, he decides to become the father the boy needs.

One fan said: "Like a lot of the golden age Adam Sandler films, it is quite a memorable and eminently quotable film. It also has great lessons about growing up and not judging books by their cover, and not being a bully."

Big Daddy is streaming on Netflix.

Happy Gilmore

While Sandler is reprising his role of Happy Gilmore for a new sequel just released on Netflix, the original is also available. Time will tell whether or not fans believe if the follow up lives up to the 1996 original.

Those that aren't familiar with the first outing should definitely check it out. Sandler plays titular character Happy, an aspiring hockey player who joins the PGA tour to make some money to save his grandma's house. But he doesn't really have the temper to go up against the favourite of the game and win the championship.

One fan posted: "One of the most beloved Adam Sandler movies of all time. It received a reputation as a cult classic. The movie strikes at an effective blend of funny silly comedy, and relatable drama."

Happy Gilmore is streaming on Netflix.

Spaceman

If you're looking forward to Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary then Spaceman is a good primer. It holds a similar premise albeit some significant differences.

Six months into a solo mission, a lonely astronaut confronts the cracks in his marriage with help from a mysterious creature he discovers on his ship.

A fan claimed: "This movie is a true masterpiece, designed for those who appreciate deep, reflective, and psychologically advanced narratives. It’s not merely entertainment, but a profound exploration that offers wisdom and insight."

Spaceman is streaming on Netflix.

Adam Sandler: Love You

Strictly not a movie but Sandler's latest comedy special. However, directed by one of the Safdie's it is bookended by what feels like a short film. There are even some on stage antics that will make you wonder which parts are scripted.

Receiving 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and earning an Emmy nomination, it deserves a place among Sandler's best and a must watch for fans of the comedian's career.

On fan claimed: "I honestly think this was a piece of art, there is no other comedy special like it, making you feel like you’re watching a scene of a movie, great songs, the ending is something that we'll look back and appreciate so much more in the future."

Adam Sandler: Love You is streaming on Netflix.

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