The Wedding Singer poster

The Wedding Singer (1998)

Film · 1h 37m · Rated PG-13

Comedy, Romance

A heartbroken wedding singer and a charming waitress navigate complicated feelings in a wholesome, witty romance.

Romantic, with wholesome humor. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Paramount+.

The Wedding Singer parents guide

Some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language, about what a PG-13 should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
No real violence
Sex and nudity
Mild
Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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What is The Wedding Singer about?

Robbie, a local rock star turned wedding singer, is dumped on the day of his wedding. Meanwhile, waitress Julia finally sets a wedding date with her fiancée Glenn. When Julia and Robbie meet and hit it off, they find that things are more complicated than anybody thought.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byFrank Coraci
StarringAdam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Christine Taylor, Allen Covert, Matthew Glave, Ellen Albertini Dow

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