The Wedding Singer

The 1998 romantic comedy film The Wedding Singer follows a musician (Adam Sandler) and a waitress (Drew Barrymore) who are each facing their own wedding woes.

Fast Facts

1. Director: Frank Coraci
2. Written by: Tim Herlihy
3. Release Date: February 13, 1998
4. Starring: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Steve Buscemi, Christine Taylor, Alan Covert
5. Run Time: 95 minutes
6. A Broadway musical based on the film was nominated for five Tony Awards in 2006

Plot

Set in 1985, Robbie Hart, played by Sandler, is a highly successful and popular singer, performing as entertainment for weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and other special occasions. Robbie is planning a wedding of his own, but is stood up at the alter by his fiance Linda. Robbie falls into a depression which leads to drinking and poor performances at the following weddings. Robbie then falls for Julia, a waitress played by Barrymore. The only problem is that Julia is engaged to be married to the rich and successful Glenn, who repeatedly cheats on Julia.

Quotes

1. "All right, remember - alcohol equals puke, equals smelly mess, equals nobody likes you" —Robbie Hart
2. "Gulia? Julia's name is going to be Julia Gulia. That's funny." —Robbie Hart
3. "Hey, psycho - we're not gonna discuss this, OK, it's over. Please get out of my Van Halen t-shirt before you jinx the band and they break up" —Robbie Hart

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