Adam Sandler has starred in 11 Netflix original movies to date, many of which he produced.They include movies like "Hustle," "Hubie Halloween," and his latest, "Happy Gilmore 2."Here are all his Netflix movies from worst to best, based on their Rotten Tomatoes scores.
For the last decade, Adam Sandler has brought his outlandish brand of comedy to Netflix.
It didn't start off well, as his first original movie for the streaming giant, "The Ridiculous 6," got hit with the dreaded 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. But if there's one thing Sandler has always been, it's critic-proof.
In the 10 years since, he's continued to deliver a wide array of movies for the streamer, from the "Murder Mystery" franchise opposite Jennifer Aniston to more dramatic fare like "The Meyerowitz Stories" and "Hustle."
Sandler's latest film is a return to familiar territory. "Happy Gilmore 2," the sequel to his beloved 1996 comedy, stars Sandler once again in the title role as the unlikely golf hero, who this time returns to the sport to earn money to support his daughter's ballet classes.
What did the critics think of "Happy Gilmore 2"? Below, all of Adam Sandler's Netflix movies ranked from worst to best, according to their Rotten Tomatoes score.
Note: Rotten Tomatoes scores were accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Summary: Sandler plays an outlaw raised by Native Americans in the Old West. After discovering he has five half-brothers, he sets out with them to find their deadbeat dad.
Summary: Sandler and David Spade play two friends who get into deep trouble when they decide to fake their own deaths and create new identities.
What critics thought: Though not as reviled as "The Ridiculous 6," this movie's rating still landed in the single digits on Rotten Tomatoes.
"'The Do-Over' is what happens when a successful artist is given lots of money and very little direction. We all deserve better," K. Austin Collins wrote for The Ringer.
9. "The Week Of" (2018)
Chris Rock and Adam Sandler in the Netflix original film "The Week of."
Summary: Sandler and Chris Rock play fathers who have to spend the week together leading up to their kids getting married. Hilarity ensues.
What critics thought: Or not. Critics were not fans of this one, either.
"While the movie is ultimately more of the same old same old, it is at least not as appallingly sexist and culturally insensitive as 'The Ridiculous Six,'" wrote New York Times critic Glenn Kenny.
Summary: Sandler plays a New York City cop and Jennifer Aniston plays his wife who really wants a trip to Europe. When it finally happens, the two find themselves in the middle of a murder on a yacht.
What critics thought: Even with the casting of Aniston, critics didn't find much to be entertained by.
"It would be uncomfortably cynical to assume that Sandler thinks these novocaine-like comedies are what common people want to watch, but the guy doesn't leave us much choice," wrote IndieWire's David Ehrlich.
6. "Murder Mystery 2" (2023)
Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sander in "Murder Mystery 2."
Summary: Hubie (Sandler) is a man devoted to everyone being safe during Halloween. But after a string of murders on Halloween night, he sets out to save the town.
What critics thought: Though still a rotten score, the Sandler movies are starting to get closer to respectability.
"Fans of Adam Sandler's usual fare are in for a treat. Everyone else may want to avoid this trick," critic Rob Hunter wrote for Film School Rejects.
4. "Happy Gilmore 2" (2025)
(L-R) Christopher McDonald and Adam Sandler in "Happy Gilmore 2."
Summary: Sandler pulls out all the stops (including a ton of cameos), as he continues the saga of Happy Gilmore, who returns to golf after the death of his wife.
What critics thought: Critics have finally come around to realize that, like him or not, the Sandman is not going to change his style for anyone.
"Yeah, it's a bit messy and self-indulgent, but it's often great, stupid, harmless fun," Richard Roeper wrote for RogerEbert.com.
3. "The Meyerowitz Stories" (2017)
Ben Stiller and Adam Sandler in "The Meyerowitz Stories."
Summary: An estranged family gathers in New York City to celebrate the artistic work of their father.
What critics thought: A Netflix movie starring Sandler finally found praise from critics — but it wasn't a Sandler-produced movie. This was written and directed by Noah Baumbach, who cast Sandler as one of the sons.
"Expertly sketched by Baumbach, this memoir-like portrait of lives half-lived is the kind of bittersweet, dimensional character comedy we're now used to seeing told in three seasons of prestige television. Baumbach gives us the whole package in two hours," Matt Patches wrote for Thrillist.
2. "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" (2023)
(L-R) Idina Menzel, Samantha Lorraine, Adam Sandler, Sunny Sandler, and Sadie Sandler in "You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah."
Summary: Two friends' bat mitzvah plans go awry when they fight for the attention of the same boy.
What critics thought: Whether it was years of beating the critics into submission or the fun-loving family quality of the movie — Sandler's wife and daughters also star in the film — this is one of Sandler's best-reviewed movies.
"Cry nepotism all you want, but the entire brood acquits itself quite well, and they seem to be having an infectiously good time together," critic Chris Vognar wrote for Rolling Stone.
Summary: Sandler plays a pro basketball scout who discovers a talented player from Spain and must convince an NBA team to give him a chance.
What critics thought: This is the best-reviewed Sandler-produced Netflix movie.
"You can't help getting engaged in this story that feels older than the game itself, because Sandler makes you feel engaged in it. He's genuinely invested in this, in a way that feels different than your usual saintly-coach-by-numbers drama with a big above-the-title name," Rolling Stone critic David Fear wrote.
