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Grown Ups

Grown Ups is a 2010 American comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and written by Adam Sandler and Fred Wolf.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Grown Ups is a 2010 American comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan. It stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider as childhood friends reuniting after their coach's death.

What it is

The story follows five former childhood teammates who gather after their junior high basketball coach dies. Their reunion turns into a family weekend at a lakeside setting, where they revisit old friendships and adult responsibilities.

Cast and crew

Dennis Dugan directed the film, with a screenplay by Adam Sandler and Fred Wolf. The main cast features Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider, with Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, and Maya Rudolph in supporting roles.

Why it matters

Released on June 25, 2010, the film became a major box-office success, earning more than US$272 million worldwide. It surpassed Click to become Adam Sandler's highest-grossing film worldwide at the time.

In short

  • Five lifelong friends reunite during a Fourth of July weekend.
  • Central cast includes Sandler, James, Rock, Spade, and Schneider.
  • Released June 25, 2010 in the United States.
  • Grossed about US$272.2 million worldwide on a US$75 million budget.
Canadian angle

The film was widely released and circulated in Canada as part of the North American comedy market, but it has no specifically Canadian setting or production angle in the provided sources.

Quick questions

What is Grown Ups about?
It follows five childhood friends who reunite after the death of their former basketball coach and spend a family weekend together.
Who directed Grown Ups?
The film was directed by Dennis Dugan.
Who stars in Grown Ups?
The main cast includes Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grown_Ups_(film)
    Supports: Release year, director, writers, cast, plot premise, and worldwide box office
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/grown_ups
    Supports: Runtime, genre, release date, cast, distributor, rating, and synopsis
  3. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/grown-ups
    Supports: Release date, director, cast, runtime, MPAA rating, and studio
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375670/
    Supports: Director, writers, cast, and release date
  5. Movie Insider — https://www.movieinsider.com/m5813/grown-ups
    Supports: Plot summary, release date, theatrical rollout, and home video release
  6. ReportDesk.uk — https://reportdesk.uk/blog/grown-ups-2010-cast-plot-streaming/
    Supports: Runtime, release date, cast, director, and worldwide gross